Description

2-(Dimethoxymethylsilyl)-Bicyclo[2,2,1]Heptanes is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a norbornane (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) backbone modified with a dimethoxymethylsilyl functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable silylating agent and a versatile building block for advanced material synthesis, offering enhanced reactivity and specific steric properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for creating novel silicon-containing intermediates and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where silicon is incorporated to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating silicon-based pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with potentially improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty silicones, silsesquioxanes, and hybrid organic-inorganic polymers for coatings, adhesives, and high-performance composites.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize inorganic surfaces (e.g., silica, metals) with organic groups, altering surface properties for applications in chromatography, catalysis, and nanotechnology.
• Protecting Group in Organic Synthesis: The silyl group can be used to protect reactive hydroxyl or other functional groups during complex multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organosilicon chemistry and developing next-generation materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Dimethoxymethylsilyl)-Bicyclo[2,2,1]Heptanes
CAS No.	104821-32-1
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2Si
Molecular Weight	214.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dimethoxymethylsilyl)norbornane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2-(dimethoxymethylsilyl)-; Dimethoxymethylsilylnorbornane; Norbornane-2-dimethoxymethylsilane; (Dimethoxymethylsilyl)norbornane; 2-(Dimethoxymethylsilyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 2-Norbornanyldimethoxymethylsilane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Dimethoxymethylsilyl)-Bicyclo[2,2,1]Heptanes adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay (by GC or NMR), identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and purification to meet specific project requirements, including research-grade to high-purity technical grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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