Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carboxaldehyde, 3,3-Dimethyl-, (1R,2S,4S)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, chiral bicyclic aldehyde building block with the CAS number 361152-33-2. This compound is valued for its rigid, three-dimensional structure and defined stereochemistry, which are critical for imparting specific biological activity and physical properties in advanced syntheses. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, chiral ligands, and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of proprietary drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where the defined spatial orientation enhances target specificity.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a foundational scaffold for creating new asymmetric catalysts and auxiliaries used in enantioselective transformations.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the research and synthesis of unique, high-value aroma chemicals that leverage its complex bicyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: Utilized in methodological studies and scale-up process development for complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carboxaldehyde, 3,3-Dimethyl-, (1R,2S,4S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	361152-33-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S,4S)-3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxaldehyde; (1R,2S,4S)-3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornanecarboxaldehyde; endo-3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxaldehyde; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornanecarboxaldehyde; 2-Norbornanecarboxaldehyde, 3,3-dimethyl-, (1R,2S,4S)-; Chiral Dimethylnorbornane Carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carboxaldehyde, 3,3-Dimethyl-, (1R,2S,4S)- (9Ci) is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess meet the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing chiral purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and maintain stability. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/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.