Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,5-Dicarboxaldehyde, (1R,2R,4R,5R)-Rel- (9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined chiral building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, functionalized norbornane skeleton makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise three-dimensional control. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients, chiral ligands, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Asymmetric Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for developing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in enantioselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where the defined spatial orientation is crucial for biological activity.
• Material Science: A building block for advanced polymers, resins, and specialty chemicals requiring rigid, functionalized cyclic units to impart specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,5-Dicarboxaldehyde, (1R,2R,4R,5R)-Rel- (9Ci)
CAS No.	346611-49-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2R,4R,5R)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,5-dicarboxaldehyde; (1R,2R,4R,5R)-Norbornane-2,5-dicarboxaldehyde; rel-(1R,2R,4R,5R)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,5-dicarbaldehyde; 2,5-Norbornanedicarboxaldehyde, (1R,2R,4R,5R)-rel-; (1R,2R,4R,5R)-rel-2,5-Diformylnorbornane; Chiral Norbornane Dialdehyde; (1R,2R,4R,5R)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,5-dialdehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,5-Dicarboxaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (by HPLC/GC), chiral purity, and impurity profiles are available for every lot and provided upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain purity and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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