Description

5,6-Bis(Methylsulfonyloxymethyl)Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ene is a specialized, high-purity bicyclic organic compound featuring dual methylsulfonyloxymethyl functional groups. This chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis, valued for its unique strained-ring structure and reactive handles. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical manufacturers for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex, polycyclic target molecules.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Used in research and development of specialty polymers and functional materials with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate for creating novel herbicides or fungicides with specific stereochemistry and bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for synthesizing novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable tool for chemists exploring new reaction pathways, cycloadditions, and the chemistry of strained olefins.
• Custom Synthesis Projects: Supplied to contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Bis(Methylsulfonyloxymethyl)Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ene
CAS No.	2434-87-9
Molecular Formula	C12H18O6S2
Molecular Weight	322.40 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Bis(methanesulfonyloxymethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; 5,6-Bis[(methylsulfonyl)oxy]methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; 2-Norbornene-5,6-dimethanol, dimethanesulfonate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-5,6-dimethanol, dimethanesulfonate; 5,6-Bis(mesyloxymethyl)norbornene; 2434-87-9; 5,6-Di(methanesulfonyloxymethyl)-2-norbornene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5,6-Bis(Methylsulfonyloxymethyl)Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and results from advanced analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR) are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.