Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-1,4-Dicarboxylic Acid is a rigid, polycyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative characterized by its unique bicyclic framework. This compound matters as a versatile and structurally constrained building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a three-dimensional scaffold that is highly valuable for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as drug discovery, ligand design, and the synthesis of novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key rigid scaffold in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced stability and specificity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create chelating ligands with precise three-dimensional geometry for asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers, resins, and specialty materials with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological organic chemistry research and the development of new synthetic pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to synthesize metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes due to its ability to form stable chelates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-1,4-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	711-02-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14O4
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octanedicarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-Dicarboxybicyclo[2.2.2]octane; BCODA; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-1,4-diacid; 1,4-BCODA; 1,4-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octanediacid
EINECS	211-915-7

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development use. While specific purity grades (e.g., >97%, >98%, >99%) are available, all batches are characterized to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results for assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to a strict quality management system to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliable supply for your critical projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat.

Specification

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

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