Description

4-tert-Butyl-2,6,7-Trioxabicyclo[2.2.2]Octane is a specialized bicyclic orthoester compound, valued for its unique chemical structure that serves as a versatile building block and protective group in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to act as a precursor or intermediate in the production of complex molecules, offering chemists a tool for controlled reactivity. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where its orthoester functionality is utilized for protecting groups or as a scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bicyclic frameworks.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored thermal or chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D as a versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures, including natural product synthesis.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Functions as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-2,6,7-Trioxabicyclo[2.2.2]Octane
CAS No.	70636-87-2
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butyl-2,6,7-trioxa-1-borabicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 1-tert-Butyl-3,5,7-trioxa-1-boroadamantane; 4-tert-Butyl-1-bora-3,5,7-trioxoadamantane; 4-tert-Butyl-1-oxa-3,5,7-trioxonia-1-boratricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane; TBTO; Bicyclic orthoester
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Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-2,6,7-Trioxabicyclo[2.2.2]Octane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications from methods including HPLC, GC, and NMR are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.