Description

3-Phenylnorbornan-2-Amine is a specialized chiral amine building block featuring a rigid norbornane scaffold with a phenyl substituent. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating molecules with defined stereochemistry and enhanced rigidity. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, especially in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapeutic areas.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to synthesize novel chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling enantioselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific three-dimensional architecture.
• Material Science Monomer: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties due to its rigid, bicyclic structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical spaces in discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenylnorbornan-2-Amine
CAS No.	39550-30-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₇N
Molecular Weight	187.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-3-phenylnorbornane; 3-Phenyl-2-norbornanamine; 3-Phenylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-amine; endo/exo-3-Phenylnorbornan-2-amine; 2-Norbornanamine, 3-phenyl-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-amine, 3-phenyl-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Phenylnorbornan-2-Amine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee (specify isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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