Description

3',6'-Dihydroxybenzonorbornene is a specialized, high-purity organic compound featuring a rigid norbornene framework with strategically positioned hydroxyl groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced intermediate for the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in developing novel drug candidates and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis in fine chemical production.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its fused ring structure.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a core structure for designing molecular probes and inhibitors in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3',6'-Dihydroxybenzonorbornene
CAS No.	16144-91-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	202.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dihydroxybenzonorbornadiene; Benzonorbornadiene-5,6-diol; 1,4-Dihydro-1,4-epoxynaphthalene-5,8-diol; 5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-epoxynaphthalene; 5,6-Dihydroxy-2,3-benzonorbornadiene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3',6'-Dihydroxybenzonorbornene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent oxidation.

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.