Topic summary
Quinuclidine

1-Azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane
Quinuclidine
3D model (JSmol)
- 202-887-1
PubChemCID
CompTox Dashboard(EPA)
- InChI=1S/C7H13N/c1-4-8-5-2-7(1)3-6-8/h7H,1-6H2Key: SBYHFKPVCBCYGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI=1/C7H13N/c1-4-8-5-2-7(1)3-6-8/h7H,1-6H2Key: SBYHFKPVCBCYGV-UHFFFAOYAA
- N12CCC(CC1)CC2
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Quinuclidine is an organic compound with the formula HC(C2H4)3N. It is a bicyclicamine that can be viewed as a tied back version of triethylamine. It is a colorless solid. It is used as a reagent (base) and catalyst. It can be prepared by reduction of quinuclidone.