Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octanone, 5,6-Bis(Methylene)- is a highly functionalized, strained bicyclic ketone derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic building block. Its unique bridged structure and reactive exocyclic methylene groups make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced research and development. This compound is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials chemists for applications in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and polymer science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating complex, three-dimensional scaffolds that can improve binding affinity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its rigid structure to enhance biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a core structure for designing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Employed in polymer chemistry to introduce rigid, cross-linkable units into specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic compounds for academic and industrial research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octanone, 5,6-Bis(Methylene)-
CAS No.	81825-45-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10O
Molecular Weight	146.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Bis(methylene)bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-one; 5,6-Dimethylenebicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-one; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-2-one, 5,6-bis(methylene)-; 2,5:3,6-Dianhydro-D-glucoseen dimer ketone (related derivative); DADK derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octanone, 5,6-Bis(Methylene)- is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process development. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.