Description

2-Amino-2-Norbornanecarboxylic Acid is a specialized, high-purity bicyclic amino acid derivative with a unique sterically hindered structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and ligand in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in enantioselective synthesis to produce single-isomer compounds.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Incorporated into peptide analogs to confer conformational rigidity, enhance metabolic stability, and study structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced, stereochemically defined herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical spaces in drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-2-Norbornanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	20448-79-7
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO2
Molecular Weight	155.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Amino-2-carboxynorbornane; NSC 163023; endo-2-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 2-amino-; 2-Aminonorbornane-2-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

We supply 2-Amino-2-Norbornanecarboxylic Acid in high-purity grades suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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