Description

Endo-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)-2-Heptanol, 97% is a high-purity bicyclic monoterpenoid alcohol, a key isomer in the camphor family. This compound is valued for its specific stereochemistry and functional group, making it a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking precise molecular structures for product development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Used as a starting material for creating specific woody, camphoraceous notes and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a key building block for synthesizing complex natural products, ligands, and other fine chemicals due to its rigid bicyclic structure.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized pesticides and herbicides requiring specific terpenoid backbones.

Basic Information

Product Name	Endo-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)-2-Heptanol, 97%
CAS No.	13429-57-7
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	endo-Borneol; endo-2-Bornanol; endo-2-Camphanol; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol (endo-); Borneol (endo-); Bornyl alcohol (endo-); 2-Hydroxybornane (endo-); Isoborneol (less common, check isomer specificity)
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Quality Control

Our Endo-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)-2-Heptanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified 97% minimum assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	208 - 212 °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.