Description

Ethyl 5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylate (Mixture Of Endo And Exo) is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its strained bicyclic structure, which enables unique reactivity and polymer properties, making it essential for developing high-performance materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel active ingredients and engineered resins.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: A key component in the production of specialty polymers, including cycloolefin copolymers (COC) and resins with high thermal stability and optical clarity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for developing new coatings, adhesives, and composites with tailored mechanical properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in formulations to introduce cross-links into polymer networks, improving chemical resistance and durability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions and a substrate for various catalytic transformations to construct complex organic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylate (Mixture Of Endo And Exo)
CAS No.	10138-32-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylate; 5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Carbethoxy-5-norbornene; Ethyl 2-norbornene-5-carboxylate; NSC 146227; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 5-Norbornen-2-ylcarboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	233-394-1

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent isomeric ratio. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Endo/Exo Isomer Ratio (GC)	Specified on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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