Description

Exo-2-Norbornylisocyanate is a specialized, highly reactive bicyclic isocyanate monomer. This compound matters for its unique structural rigidity and reactivity, which imparts enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties to final polymer products. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the advanced polymer, specialty adhesive, and high-performance coating industries seeking to develop materials with superior performance characteristics.

Application

• Polyurethane Synthesis: A key monomer for producing polyurethane elastomers, coatings, and adhesives with improved thermal and hydrolytic stability.
• Advanced Material Crosslinking: Used as a crosslinking agent in high-performance resins for aerospace, automotive, and electronic applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts toughness and durability to adhesives used in demanding environments.
• UV-Curable Coatings: Incorporated into formulations for coatings that require fast curing and excellent weatherability.
• Polymer Modification: Used to modify the properties of existing polymers, enhancing their compatibility and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Exo-2-Norbornylisocyanate
CAS No.	344585-18-8
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornyl isocyanate, exo-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl isocyanate, exo-; exo-2-Isocyanatonorbornane; Norbornane-2-isocyanate; exo-Norbornyl isocyanate; 5-Norbornene-2-isocyanate, hydrogenated; 2-Isocyanatobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane
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Quality Control

Our Exo-2-Norbornylisocyanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490

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