Description

Methyl 7-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a constrained azabicyclic scaffold. This structure is of significant value as a versatile and advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and chiral building block in modern synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a core structure for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for research and industrial applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry research, process chemistry development, and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 7-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate
CAS No.	1230486-65-3
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO2
Molecular Weight	155.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate; 7-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Carbomethoxy-7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Methyl 2-azanorbornane-2-carboxylate; 7-Aza-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl (1R,2S,4S)-7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate (for specific enantiomer); Methyl endo-7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 7-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis to ensure stereochemical integrity, meeting the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (for enantiopure grade)
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.