Description

2-Norbornene is a highly versatile and reactive bicyclic olefin, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Its unique strained-ring structure makes it a critical monomer for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties, such as high thermal stability and optical clarity. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel products and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) Monomer: A key feedstock for producing polynorbornene and other specialty polymers used in electronics, optics, and high-performance elastomers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive double bond and rigid structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create complex organic frameworks for fragrances, flavors, and fine chemicals.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Used to modify and enhance the properties of resins, contributing to improved adhesion, chemical resistance, and durability.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for exploring new catalytic processes, polymer science, and material development in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Norbornene
CAS No.	498-66-8
Molecular Formula	C7H10
Molecular Weight	94.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; Norbornylene; 2,3-Dihydrocyclopentadiene ethylene adduct; Norcamphene; NSC 406913; Endo-Norbornene
EINECS	207-874-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Norbornene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability and extend shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.90 - 0.92
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.475

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