Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one is a high-purity, functionalized bicyclic ketone derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive bromomethyl group on a rigid camphor-like skeleton, makes it invaluable for introducing sterically defined, lipophilic moieties into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise molecular architecture for developing active ingredients, chiral auxiliaries, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, lipophilic frameworks to modulate bioavailability and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in constructing advanced pesticide and herbicide molecules where the bicyclic system can impart stability and specific biological activity.
• Chiral Auxiliary & Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral catalysts, ligands, and resolving agents used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Functional monomer for creating polymers with unique thermal, optical, or mechanical properties derived from the bulky, shape-persistent bicyclic unit.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing high-value aroma chemicals with camphoraceous or woody notes.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in methodology development and complex natural product synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
CAS No.	1925-54-8
Molecular Formula	C10H15BrO
Molecular Weight	231.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromomethyl-2,3,3-Trimethylnorbornanone; 2-Bromomethylcamphor; 3-Bromomethylcamphor; 1-Bromomethyl-7,7-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 2-Bromomethyl-2,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; Bromomethylcamphor; NSC 33436
EINECS	217-677-5

Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.