Description

1-Methyl-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane CAS NO 69855-48-7 is a high-purity, functionalized bicyclic compound featuring a sulfonyl group, making it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid bicyclo[2.2.2]octane scaffold provides a unique three-dimensional structure that is critical for developing materials with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications such as ligand development, catalyst design, and the creation of novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating molecules with complex, three-dimensional architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the sulfonyl group and rigid core can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis, leveraging its defined stereochemistry and functional handles.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create high-performance materials with enhanced thermal stability, mechanical strength, or specific optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a model compound or a starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Potentially used in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals due to its unique structural features.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane
CAS No.	69855-48-7
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2S
Molecular Weight	202.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylsulfonyl)-1-methylbicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 1-Methyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]octane; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, 1-methyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)-; 1-Methyl-4-methylsulfonylbicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 4-Methylsulfonyl-1-methylbicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 1-Methyl-4-methanesulfonylbicyclo[2.2.2]octane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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

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