Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Oxo- (9Ci) is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. Its rigid bicyclic framework and reactive carboxylic acid and ketone functionalities make it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, advanced material science, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring chiral, constrained structures.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Monomer for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Building block for designing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Used in the synthesis of functionalized materials for electronics, coatings, and adhesives.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, methodology development, and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Oxo- (9Ci)
CAS No.	125091-66-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid; 7-Oxanorborn-5-ene-2-carboxylic Acid; 5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-oxo-; 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid (9CI); 7-Oxa-2,3,4-tricyclo[2.2.1.0²,⁶]heptane-1-carboxylic acid; 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-ylcarboxylic acid; 7-Oxanorborn-5-ene-exo-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Oxo- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and all materials are supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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