Description

2,5-Norbornadiene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-value, strained bicyclic diacid derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique norbornadiene scaffold with vicinal carboxylic acid groups makes it an indispensable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex, strained-ring active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Ligand Synthesis: Building block for creating chiral and sterically hindered ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer for the production of specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties, such as polyimides or polyamides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Materials Science Research: Intermediate in the development of novel organic electronic materials or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use as a cross-linker in resins and coatings due to its dual carboxylic acid functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Norbornadiene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	15872-28-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8O4
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Norbornadiene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; 2,3-Dicarboxybicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene; Norbornadiene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; 2,3-Norbornadienedicarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Norbornadiene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. 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, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.