Description

Bicyclo[4.2.0]Octa-1,3,5,7-Tetraene-2-Carboxylic Acid, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized bicyclic organic compound with a strained, fused-ring structure that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring a carboxylic acid methyl ester functional group, makes it a versatile building block for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. This high-purity chemical is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors to construct complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its bicyclic core can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research and development of specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct intricate, multi-ring systems in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for the preparation of novel chiral or sterically hindered ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Its conjugated tetraene system makes it a candidate scaffold for developing fluorescent dyes and molecular sensors.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bicyclo[4.2.0]Octa-1,3,5,7-Tetraene-2-Carboxylic Acid, Methyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	86031-44-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10O2
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5,7-tetraene-2-carboxylate; Bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5,7-tetraene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5,7-tetraenecarboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxybicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5,7-tetraene
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Quality Control

Our production of Bicyclo[4.2.0]Octa-1,3,5,7-Tetraene-2-Carboxylic Acid, Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its reactive polyunsaturated structure, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize potential oxidation or polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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