Description

6,6-Dichloro-7-oxobicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carbaldehyde is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring both aldehyde and ketone functional groups. This molecule serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of novel active ingredients, complex natural product analogs, and other fine chemicals. The compound's unique strained ring structure and reactive sites make it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in research and development for constructing complex, polycyclic molecular frameworks via cycloaddition and other reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the development of new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the synthesis of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) for methodological studies and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6,6-Dichloro-7-oxobicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carbaldehyde
CAS No.	97517-24-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	205.04 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6-Dichloro-7-oxobicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxaldehyde; Bicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxaldehyde, 6,6-dichloro-7-oxo-; 6,6-Dichloro-7-oxo-2-norbornenecarbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-6,6-dichlorobicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-en-7-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 6,6-Dichloro-7-oxobicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carbaldehyde adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.