Description

7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione is a high-purity bicyclic diketone compound, valued for its unique structural framework and reactivity as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its rigid norbornane skeleton makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific stereochemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure can contribute to unique biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated aroma chemicals and musk analogs due to its ketone functionality and stable carbon framework.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions, cycloadditions, and the construction of sterically hindered, polycyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione
CAS No.	4183-87-3
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Norbornanedione, 7,7-dimethyl-; 7,7-Dimethyl-2,3-norbornanedione; 7,7-Dimethylnorbornane-2,3-dione; 2,3-Diketocamphane; Dimethylnorbornanedione; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione, 7,7-dimethyl-; Camphorquinone derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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