Description

Bicyclo[3.2.1]Oct-3-En-6-One, 5-Chloro-, (-)- is a high-purity, chiral bicyclic ketone derivative, identified by CAS 68520-07-0. This compound serves as a versatile and critical chiral building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require high-quality, stereochemically defined intermediates to develop new active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced, stereoselective pesticides and herbicides where specific chirality impacts biological activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral scaffold in the development of new asymmetric catalysts for organic synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring complex bicyclic structures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including novel cyclization and functionalization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Potential precursor for organic electronic materials or liquid crystals due to its rigid, functionalized core structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3.2.1]Oct-3-En-6-One, 5-Chloro-, (-)-
CAS No.	68520-07-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-5-Chlorobicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-6-one; (1R,5S)-5-Chlorobicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-6-one; 5-Chloro-6-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-enone; 5-Chloro-6-ketobicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene; Bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-6-one, 5-chloro-, (1R,5S)-; 68520-07-0; (1R,5S)-5-Chloro-6-oxobicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[3.2.1]Oct-3-En-6-One, 5-Chloro-, (-)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including chiral purity analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.