Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-1-carboxylic acid
[CAS# 699-55-8]

Identification

• Name: Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-1-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylic acid; NSC 143953
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 154.21
• CAS Registry Number: 699-55-8
• EC Number: 884-622-5

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.7 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.186±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 140.8-141.3 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 274.3±8.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 127.1±13.1 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Roberts, John D.; Journal of the American Chemical Society 1953, V75, P637-40.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315