Description

2-Norbornanecarbonitrile is a specialized bicyclic nitrile compound with a unique, rigid molecular framework derived from norbornane. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate and building block for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries to create novel compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring constrained, three-dimensional architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the norbornane skeleton can impart unique biological activity.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystals with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex natural product analogs and other fine chemicals through reactions like hydrolysis, reduction, and cycloaddition.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis, leveraging its rigid backbone to induce stereoselectivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Norbornanecarbonitrile
CAS No.	2234-26-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11N
Molecular Weight	121.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carbonitrile; Norbornane-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyanonorbornane; endo-2-Norbornanecarbonitrile; exo-2-Norbornanecarbonitrile; 2-Norbornyl cyanide; 2-Norbornecarbonitrile
EINECS	218-787-1

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Norbornanecarbonitrile is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, isomeric purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and pilot-scale applications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (endo/exo as specified)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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