Description

Butanoic Acid,3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indenyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound with a complex, multi-cyclic structure derived from norbornene-type frameworks. This chemical matters as a high-value intermediate or building block, offering unique steric and electronic properties for advanced synthesis. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block or protecting group in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its robust chemical scaffold.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal, mechanical, or optical properties.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing novel aroma chemicals with unique olfactory characteristics.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing advanced organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, or coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Butanoic Acid,3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indenyl Ester
CAS No.	113889-23-9
Molecular Formula	C14H20O2
Molecular Weight	220.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-inden-5-yl butyrate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-, methyl ester (related structure); Norbornene-derived butanoate ester; 4,7-Methano-1H-inden-5-ol, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-, butanoate; Endo-Tetrahydrodicyclopentadienyl butyrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid,3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indenyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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