Description

Thiirane, Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl- (9Ci) CAS NO 380614-96-0 is a specialized sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound featuring a strained thiirane (episulfide) ring fused to a norbornene core. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing sulfur functionalities and creating complex, rigid molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from novel drug discovery to the development of high-performance polymers and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for constructing sulfur-bridged, conformationally constrained bioactive molecules and potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the norbornyl structure can impart specific biological activity and environmental stability.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with unique thermal, mechanical, or optical properties due to its reactive episulfide and alkene groups.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel chiral or bidentate ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cycloaddition reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and other transformations to create complex polycyclic and sulfur-containing compounds for research.
• High-Energy Material Precursor: Investigated in specialized research for the synthesis of energetic materials and propellants, leveraging the high strain energy of the norbornene and thiirane systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thiirane, Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	380614-96-0
Molecular Formula	C9H12S
Molecular Weight	152.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2,3-episulfide; 2-Thiabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-episulfide; 2,3-Epithio-5-norbornene; 5-Norbornen-2-ylthiirane; Norbornene episulfide; 2,3-Thiiranonorbornene
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Quality Control

Our production of Thiirane, Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to the light-sensitive nature and potential reactivity of the thiirane ring, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize oxidation or polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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