Description

5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboximide is a versatile bicyclic imide derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Its unique strained ring structure and reactive imide functionality make it a valuable precursor for creating high-performance materials with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and advanced polymeric systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, bicyclic frameworks for enhanced biological activity.
• Polymer Modification & Cross-linking Agent: Used to introduce norbornene functionality into polymer backbones, enabling cross-linking via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) or other mechanisms to create thermosets and elastomers.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing high-temperature resistant polymers, specialty polyimides, and engineering plastics with excellent mechanical and thermal properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure contributes to product stability and efficacy.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create complex ligands for catalysis, impacting areas like asymmetric synthesis and olefin metathesis.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Incorporated into formulations to enhance adhesion, chemical resistance, and durability in high-performance coatings and adhesives.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboximide
CAS No.	3647-74-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid imide; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboximide; 2,3-Norbornanedicarboximide, 5-ene-; Norborn-5-ene-2,3-dicarboximide; 5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic imide; Endo-5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboximide; 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-methanoisoindole-1,3-dione
EINECS	222-889-8

Quality Control

Our 5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboximide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific tests is provided with each shipment. Our quality management system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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