Description

2-Norbornanecarbonyl Chloride, 2-(Chloromethyl)- (8Ci) is a specialized bicyclic organic compound that serves as a versatile and reactive building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique norbornane scaffold, functionalized with both an acid chloride and a chloromethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This high-value reagent is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its bicyclic structure for enhanced biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and photoactive compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex natural product analogs and other challenging organic molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Norbornanecarbonyl Chloride, 2-(Chloromethyl)- (8Ci)
CAS No.	25255-75-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11Cl2O
Molecular Weight	206.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carbonyl chloride; 2-(Chloromethyl)-2-norbornanecarbonyl chloride; 2-(Chloromethyl)norbornane-2-carbonyl chloride; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carbonyl chloride, 2-(chloromethyl)-; 2-Norbornanecarbonyl chloride, 2-(chloromethyl)-; (2-Chloromethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Norbornanecarbonyl Chloride, 2-(Chloromethyl)- (8Ci) is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our commitment to high-purity standards ensures the material meets the rigorous demands of research and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.