Description

Methyl 8-Oxobicyclo[3.2.1]Octane-3-Carboxylate is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic keto-ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile chiral intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of novel therapeutic agents, including central nervous system (CNS) drugs and anti-inflammatory compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific stereochemical activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Substrate for testing and developing new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies.
• Natural Product Analog Synthesis: Used to construct core structures mimicking complex natural products for biological evaluation.
• Material Science Precursor: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Essential reagent for fundamental organic chemistry research and teaching complex reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 8-Oxobicyclo[3.2.1]Octane-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	95685-34-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14O3
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 8-oxobicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate; 8-Oxobicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-one-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(methoxycarbonyl)bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-one; 3-Carbomethoxy-8-oxobicyclo[3.2.1]octane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 8-Oxobicyclo[3.2.1]Octane-3-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical intermediate supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.