Description

5-Norbornene-2-Carbonitrile, 2-Acetyl- (8Ci) is a specialized, high-value norbornene derivative featuring both nitrile and acetyl functional groups. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a versatile and critical advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing candidates with complex, bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the discovery and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific steric and electronic properties.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a functional monomer for creating polymers with tailored properties via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) or other addition polymerizations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of novel chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Utilized in the development of advanced materials, including liquid crystals, photoresists, and other functional organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical transformations in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Norbornene-2-Carbonitrile, 2-Acetyl- (8Ci)
CAS No.	24775-31-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO
Molecular Weight	161.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-5-norbornene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Acetylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile; 5-Norbornene-2-carbonitrile, 2-acetyl-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile, 2-acetyl-; 2-Acetyl-2-cyanobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene
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Quality Control

Our 5-Norbornene-2-Carbonitrile, 2-Acetyl- (8Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥95.0% (Standard Grade)
Assay	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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