Description

5,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol is a high-purity, synthetically derived bicyclic tertiary alcohol. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in stereoselective synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel pesticides and herbicides where its rigid bicyclic structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Its unique structural motif can be used to develop novel odorants and flavor compounds with complex olfactory profiles.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new reaction development and mechanistic investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol
CAS No.	258264-50-5
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornanol, 5,5-dimethyl-; 5,5-Dimethyl-2-norbornanol; 5,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-5,5-dimethylnorbornane; endo-5,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol; exo-5,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol; 5,5-Dimethyl-2-norbornanol (mixed isomers)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomeric ratio, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0% (Typical 98-99%)
Isomeric Ratio (endo/exo)	Specified per batch (e.g., ≥ 95:5 or ≥ 5:95)
Melting Point	Specified range provided on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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