Description

6-Ethenylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ene is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a norbornene core with an ethenyl substituent. This structure makes it a valuable monomer and chemical intermediate for advanced polymer synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating materials with unique thermal and mechanical properties.

Application

• Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) Monomer: A key building block for synthesizing polynorbornenes and other specialty polymers with high thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require a rigid, functionalized bicyclic framework.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for high-performance resins, coatings, and elastomers used in aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications.
• Crosslinking Agent: Imparts crosslinks in polymer systems to enhance durability, hardness, and solvent resistance in final products.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions to construct complex polycyclic structures in academic and industrial research.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated to modify the rheology and cure properties of high-performance adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Ethenylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ene
CAS No.	25093-48-5
Molecular Formula	C9H12
Molecular Weight	120.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Vinyl-2-norbornene; 2-Norbornene, 5-ethenyl-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene, 5-ethenyl-; 5-Ethenylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; Vinylnorbornene; 5-Vinylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Ethenylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA). The COA provides detailed results for identity, purity (typically >95% by GC), and impurity profile, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Report and comply with agreed limits
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	Contact for details

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