Description

[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-En-5-Yl)Methylene]Malononitrile is a specialized, high-value organic intermediate featuring a reactive norbornene core fused with a malononitrile moiety. This compound matters for its unique structural properties, enabling its use as a key building block in advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or steric characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Advanced Material Development: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance coatings.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in the synthesis of components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors due to its electron-accepting properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Liquid Crystal and Nonlinear Optical Materials: Explored as a building block for materials requiring specific molecular alignment and optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-En-5-Yl)Methylene]Malononitrile
CAS No.	22629-10-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₀N₂
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Dicyanomethylene)-2-norbornene; 5-(Dicyanomethylene)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; 2-Norbornene-5-methylene malononitrile; Norbornene malononitrile derivative; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-5-methylene-propanedinitrile; 5-Methylenenorborn-2-ene-5,6-dicarbonitrile; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-En-5-Yl)Methylene]Malononitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.