Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-One, 1,4,7,7-Tetramethyl- is a high-purity, synthetically derived ketone with a distinctive camphoraceous structure. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its unique organoleptic properties and reactivity. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex synthetic targets and functional additives.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a key intermediate or building block in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and musk analogs.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral precursor or scaffold in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a versatile starting material or reagent in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry.
• Specialty Chemicals: Employed in the production of advanced polymers, resins, or liquid crystals where its rigid bicyclic structure imparts specific physical properties.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain pesticides or herbicides requiring a functionalized norbornane framework.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-One, 1,4,7,7-Tetramethyl-
CAS No.	10309-50-9
Molecular Formula	C11H18O
Molecular Weight	166.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,7,7-Tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 1,4,7,7-Tetramethylnorbornan-2-one; 1,4,7,7-Tetramethyl-2-norbornanone; 1,4,7,7-Tetramethyl-2-norcamphanone; 2-Norbornanone, 1,4,7,7-tetramethyl-; Fenchone, 2,3-dihydro-; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	233-679-6

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-One, 1,4,7,7-Tetramethyl- is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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 reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.475 - 1.485
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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