Description

5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile, high-purity bicyclic organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid group and a reactive norbornene double bond. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block and monomer for advanced polymer synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is essential for industries requiring materials with tailored thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties, serving as a key intermediate in pharmaceuticals, advanced resins, and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules, leveraging its rigid bicyclic framework.
• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Acts as a reactive monomer for producing specialty polymers via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other mechanisms, yielding materials with high heat resistance and strength.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Used to develop high-performance, cross-linked adhesives and coatings with enhanced durability and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a building block in organic chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in R&D for creating novel functional materials, including liquid crystals and engineered composites.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as an effective cross-linker in polymer networks to improve mechanical properties and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	120-74-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2
Molecular Weight	138.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Norbornene-5-carboxylic Acid; 5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid; Norcamphor carboxylic acid; NSC 1460; Endo-5-norbornene-2-carboxylic acid; Exo-5-norbornene-2-carboxylic acid
EINECS	204-423-8

Quality Control

Our 5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients in research and industrial manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	160 - 165 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.