Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl Acetate is a specialized organic ester compound characterized by its unique bicyclic norbornane-derived structure, which imparts distinct steric and chemical properties. This compound is valued in advanced chemical synthesis for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate, enabling the creation of complex molecules with high precision. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for constructing complex molecular frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure contributes to specific biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing unique aroma chemicals, leveraging its ester functionality and structural profile.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to create novel organic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl Acetate
CAS No.	34640-76-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornyl Acetate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl acetate; endo-2-Norbornyl Acetate; exo-2-Norbornyl Acetate; 2-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl acetate; Norbornane-2-yl acetate; (1R,2S,4S)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl acetate (for specific isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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