Description

Bicyclo[3.1.1]Hept-2-Ene, 3-Bromo-4-Ethoxy- (9Ci) is a specialized brominated bicyclic olefin derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique bridged-ring structure and functional groups make it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, bridged-ring frameworks for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action derived from its bicyclic core.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Building block for high-performance polymers, resins, and liquid crystals where the bicyclo[3.1.1]heptane unit imparts specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and tags for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways due to its reactive bromo and ethoxy handles.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing novel terpene-like aroma compounds with complex, woody, or pine-like scent profiles.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bicyclo[3.1.1]Hept-2-Ene, 3-Bromo-4-Ethoxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	168007-86-1
Molecular Formula	C9H13BrO
Molecular Weight	217.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-ethoxybicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene; 4-Ethoxy-3-bromobicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene; Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 3-bromo-4-ethoxy-; 3-Bromo-4-ethoxy-2-norbornene (related nomenclature); Bromoethoxybicycloheptene
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[3.1.1]Hept-2-Ene, 3-Bromo-4-Ethoxy- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to maximize shelf life. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
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.