Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-one

CAS: 2716-23-6

Ref. 3D-CAA71623

Product Information

• Name: Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-one is an enolate that can be synthesized by the acetylation of ketones or by the reaction of nitrite ion with aldehydes. This compound has been shown to undergo stereoselective reactions, including borohydride reduction and carbonyl group activation. The bicyclic skeleton of this molecule is asymmetric, which allows for the synthesis of two different enolates. Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-one predominately exists in its keto form, but does exist as a diketone under certain conditions. When exposed to light, bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-one will undergo photoelectron transfer from the carbonyl groups to produce an intramolecular hydrogen bond between the carbonyl oxygen and the hydroxyl oxygen of neighboring molecules, making it predominately a dik

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 124.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%