Description

Bicyclo[3.1.1]Heptane-1,5-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized bicyclic dicarboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, fused-ring structure and dual carboxylic acid functionalities make it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand design, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in prostaglandin and terpene-related therapeutic classes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific, rigid backbone structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to produce high-performance polyamides, polyesters, and resins with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Ingredient: Utilized in the synthesis of complex odorants and flavor compounds that benefit from its bicyclic terpene-like skeleton.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and ring-opening polymerizations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3.1.1]Heptane-1,5-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	75328-55-1
Molecular Formula	C9H12O4
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Bicyclo[3.1.1]heptanedicarboxylic Acid; 1,5-Norpinanedicarboxylic Acid; 3,6-Dicarboxybicyclo[3.1.1]heptane; Bicyclo[3.1.1]heptane-1,5-dicarboxylic acid; 1,5-Dicarboxybicyclo[3.1.1]heptane; 1,5-BCHDCA; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[3.1.1]Heptane-1,5-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 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)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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