Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 2-Oxo- (9Ci) is a highly reactive and versatile bicyclic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained ring structure and functional groups make it an indispensable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures with high precision. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds to enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic core contributes to improved biological activity and environmental profile.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polymers with specific thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Peptide Mimetics: Useful for introducing constrained, non-peptide motifs into peptide backbones to modulate bioavailability and potency.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 2-Oxo- (9Ci)
CAS No.	124418-12-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	172.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carbonyl chloride; 1-Carboxy-2-oxonorbornane chloride; Norbornane-1-carbonyl chloride, 2-oxo-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carbonyl chloride, 2-oxo-; 2-Oxonorbornane-1-carbonyl chloride; 1-Chlorocarbonyl-2-oxonorbornane; 2-Oxo-1-norbornanecarbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 2-Oxo- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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