Description

Exo-Norborneol is a versatile bicyclic secondary alcohol of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique, rigid molecular framework makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for producing high-performance polymers, specialty chemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise stereochemistry and molecular architecture are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or co-monomer to synthesize specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific stereochemical activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel chiral catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and material science research in laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Exo-Norborneol
CAS No.	497-37-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, exo-; 2-exo-Norborneol; exo-2-Norbornanol; endo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol (isomer); Norborneol; NSC 406042; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol (major isomer); 2-Norborneol
EINECS	207-847-4

Quality Control

Our Exo-Norborneol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where required, and we support compliance with global regulatory standards including REACH.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	125 - 130 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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