Description

Exo-2-Bromonorbornane is a highly versatile and synthetically valuable bicyclic organic building block. This compound is crucial for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex molecular architectures and as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for method development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its rigid norbornane skeleton.
• Organometallic Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer Science: Employed in the creation of novel monomers for high-performance polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental reagent in methodological studies, including ring-opening reactions and stereochemical investigations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Exo-2-Bromonorbornane
CAS No.	2534-77-2
Molecular Formula	C7H11Br
Molecular Weight	175.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromonorbornane (exo-); exo-2-Bromobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2-bromo-, exo-; NSC 83608; exo-Norcamphor, 2-bromo-; 2-exo-Bromonorbornane
EINECS	219-793-6

Quality Control

Our Exo-2-Bromonorbornane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and stereochemical integrity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
exo-Isomer Content	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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