Description

2,3,5,6-Norbornanetetrol,Exo,Exo-(8Ci) is a high-purity, polyfunctional organic compound belonging to the norbornane family. This versatile chiral building block is valued for its rigid, bicyclic structure and multiple hydroxyl groups, enabling its use in sophisticated chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drugs.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing enantiomerically pure ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a polyfunctional monomer for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties, such as epoxy resins and polyesters.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing novel organic frameworks, dendrimers, and other functional materials due to its rigid, three-dimensional structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and stereochemistry within university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,3,5,6-Norbornanetetrol,Exo,Exo-(8Ci)
CAS No.	16394-98-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	exo,exo-2,3,5,6-Norbornanetetrol; exo,exo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3,5,6-tetrol; 2,3,5,6-Tetrahydroxybicyclo[2.2.1]heptane (exo,exo-); Norbornane-2,3,5,6-tetrol, exo,exo-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3,5,6-tetrol (8CI); exo,exo-Norbornanetetrol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3,5,6-Norbornanetetrol,Exo,Exo-(8Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting research and development standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.