Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane, 2,2-Difluoro-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated bicyclic compound, serving as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a rigid norbornane core with fluorine and methyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce specific steric and electronic properties into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in creating molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorinated bicyclic structure can contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or building block for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and other high-performance materials requiring specific structural rigidity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex, three-dimensional molecular architectures via Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable compound for studying the effects of fluorine substitution on the physical and chemical properties of strained ring systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane, 2,2-Difluoro-5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	161716-76-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12F2
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Difluoro-5-methylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 5-Methyl-2,2-difluoronorbornane; 2,2-Difluoro-5-methylnorbornane; Difluoromethylnorbornane; Norbornane, 2,2-difluoro-5-methyl-; 161716-76-3; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2,2-difluoro-5-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane, 2,2-Difluoro-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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