Description

(S,S)-5-Cyclooctene-1,2-Diol is a high-purity chiral diol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, functionalized cyclooctene structure makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex, stereodefined molecules and macrocyclic compounds. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, ligand development, and material science.

Application

• Chiral Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for the preparation of novel, enantiomerically pure ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Macrocyclic Compound Construction: Its conformationally constrained diol structure is ideal for synthesizing crown ether analogs and other functional macrocycles.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with unique chiral or rigid backbone properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to develop molecular probes and tools for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S,S)-5-Cyclooctene-1,2-Diol
CAS No.	69926-50-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,2S)-5-Cyclooctene-1,2-diol; (1S,2S)-Cyclooct-5-ene-1,2-diol; (S,S)-Cyclooct-5-ene-1,2-diol; (5Z)-(1S,2S)-Cyclooct-5-ene-1,2-diol; cis-(1S,2S)-5-Cyclooctene-1,2-diol; (1S,2S)-1,2-Dihydroxycyclooct-5-ene; (S,S)-1,2-Dihydroxy-5-cyclooctene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S,S)-5-Cyclooctene-1,2-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure high enantiomeric excess (ee) and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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