Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-5,7-Diene-2-Carboxylic Acid (9Ci) is a specialized, high-value organic compound featuring a rigid bicyclic framework with conjugated diene and carboxylic acid functionalities. This unique structure makes it a critical advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and materials research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its bicyclic structure can contribute to unique biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: The carboxylic acid group allows for derivatization into specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties derived from its rigid core.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrances, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-5,7-Diene-2-Carboxylic Acid (9Ci)
CAS No.	70209-68-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octa-5,7-diene-2-carboxylic acid; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octa-2,5,7-triene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxybicyclo[2.2.2]octa-2,5,7-triene; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octatriene-2-carboxylic acid; 9CI Index Name; BCODA; 2-BCOA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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