Description

tert-Butyl 5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity, specialty organic compound featuring a norbornene core with a tert-butyl ester functional group. This structure makes it a valuable protected carboxylic acid derivative and a versatile building block for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in polymer chemistry and materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise, high-quality intermediates for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, leveraging the norbornene scaffold for unique spatial geometry.
• Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) Monomer: A critical precursor for producing specialized polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the development of novel resins, coatings, and engineering plastics requiring high stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for creating new crop protection agents with specific modes of action.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in formulations to create crosslinked polymer networks for elastomers and adhesives.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	154970-45-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid, tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylate; 2-Norbornene-5-tert-butyl carboxylate; tert-Butyl 2-norbornene-5-carboxylate; 5-tert-Butoxycarbonylnorbornene; Norbornene tert-butyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of tert-Butyl 5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through comprehensive analytical protocols including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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