Description

1-Hydroxymethyl-7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one is a high-purity, functionalized bicyclic ketone that serves as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bridged ring structure and hydroxymethyl functionality make it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic framework contributes to biological activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex, camphor-like odorants and flavoring agents with high purity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Its chiral structure makes it a suitable precursor for synthesizing novel ligands used in asymmetric hydrogenation and other catalytic processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool compound for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including novel cyclization and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Hydroxymethyl-7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-One
CAS No.	107243-99-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-7,7-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 2-Norbornanone, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-7,7-dimethyl-; Hydroxymethyl dimethylbicycloheptanone; Camphor derivative alcohol ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Hydroxymethyl-7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one is produced under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and compliance with your project specifications. Our rigorous analytical protocols, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, guarantee the consistency and reliability required for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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