INTRODUCTION

Quinuclidinone Hydrochloride is a derivative of bicyclic amine quinuclidine. The hydrochloride form of quinuclidinone is the salt form, often used for its stability in different reactions. Quinuclidinone Hydrochloride is typically used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and other chemical products.

Manufacture

The introduction of a carbonyl group (C=O) through oxidation into the quinuclidine structure yields transformation into quinuclidinone. Quinuclidinone is then converted into its Hydrochloride salt form by reacting it with Hydrochloric acid. The final compound is then purified through crystallization.

Synonyms1S,2S,5R)-2-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-3-one hydrochloride; Quinuclidin-3-one Hydrochloride
CAS no.1193-65-3
EINECS no.214-776-5
Molecular formulaC7H11NO·HCl
Molecular weight161.63
Structure

Applications

It is a useful compound in organic chemistry. Its applications span across various fields. Below are some of its main applications;

Pharmaceutical Intermediates
As a versatile building block for the preparation of drugs targeting different biological pathways.
Synthesis of other Nitrogen containing Heterocycles
In creating compounds for use in both synthetic and medicinal chemistry.
Synthesis of Chiral compounds
In development of enantioselective reactions and synthesis of optically active compounds.
Organometallic catalysts
Used in the development of ligands for metal catalysts.
In Neurochemical Research (Enzyme Inhibition)
As a modulator of acetylcholine activity and in areas of pharmacology, neuroscience, and drug development.

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecifications
AppearanceWhite to beige colored powder
SolubilitySoluble in Methanol and water, insoluble in Ether, THF and Toluene
Identification (By IR)Should conform to the structure
Loss on drying% w/wNMT 0.50
Loss on ignition% w/wNMT 0.50
Assay (On dried basis)% w/w98.00 – 102.00
Related Substances (By GC)
PurityArea %NLT 99.00
Any unspecified ImpurityArea %NMT 0.50
Total ImpuritiesArea %NMT 1.0

STORAGE

Store in cool, dry place out of direct sunlight in tightly sealed containers.

PACKING

25 Kg HDPE Drums

REACH Status

Not registered

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