Description

cis-Exo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative with a rigid, strained bicyclic structure. This compound is a versatile chiral building block and monomer, prized for its ability to impart unique steric and electronic properties to advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise molecular architecture for synthesis and material design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional frameworks.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Used in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other polymerization techniques to create specialty polymers with high thermal stability and specific mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique bicyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create chelating ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organic frameworks, coatings, and composites.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a diacid cross-linker in epoxy and other resin systems to enhance network density and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Exo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	21196-51-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, exo-cis-; exo-cis-Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; exo-3,6-Epoxy-δ⁴-tetrahydrophthalic acid; 2,3-Norbornanedicarboxylic acid, 5-ene-; Norborn-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, (2α,3α,5α)-; exo-cis-5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	244-250-5

Quality Control

Our cis-Exo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and titration to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.