Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carboxylic Acid, 6-Amino- (9Ci) is a high-purity, functionalized norbornane derivative featuring both a carboxylic acid and an amino group, making it a versatile chiral building block for advanced synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, where its rigid, bicyclic framework is used to induce specific conformational properties in target molecules. It is primarily sought by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural rigidity can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.
• 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	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carboxylic Acid, 6-Amino- (9Ci)
CAS No.	300848-46-8
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO2
Molecular Weight	155.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Aminonorbornane-2-carboxylic Acid; 6-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-6-aminonorbornane; 6-Aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid; endo-6-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic Acid; exo-6-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic Acid; Amino Norbornane Carboxylic Acid; 300848-46-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carboxylic Acid, 6-Amino- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with your project requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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