Description

2-(4-Bromophenyl)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane CAS NO 2533349-57-2 is a specialized organic building block featuring a brominated aromatic ring fused to a rigid norbornane (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) core. This unique structure is highly valued for its ability to impart steric bulk and specific three-dimensional geometry in advanced molecular synthesis. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors who require precise control over molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets and other therapeutic areas where the norbornane scaffold is utilized.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromophenyl group offers a site for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component for charge-transport materials, OLEDs, and other electronic applications due to its conjugated system and structural rigidity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes and tags used in biochemical assay development and diagnostic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromophenyl)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane
CAS No.	2533349-57-2
Molecular Formula	C13H15Br
Molecular Weight	251.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Bromophenyl)norbornane; 4-Bromophenylnorbornane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2-(4-bromophenyl)-; 1-Bromo-4-(bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)benzene; 4-(Norborn-2-yl)bromobenzene; 2-(p-Bromophenyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Norbornane, 2-(4-bromophenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS, NMR (1H & 13C) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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