Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,5-D CAS NO 4230-32-4 is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic hydrocarbon compound, also known as 2,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its rigid, three-dimensional structure. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique steric properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for ligands in asymmetric catalysis and as a model compound in methodological studies.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty aroma chemicals due to its camphor-like structural motifs.
• Material Science Research: Utilized as a monomer or additive in the development of polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing structurally complex natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,5-D
CAS No.	4230-32-4
Molecular Formula	C9H16
Molecular Weight	124.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 2,5-Dimethylnorbornane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2,5-dimethyl-; NSC 163045; 2,5-Dimethyl-2-norbornane
EINECS	224-190-8

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,5-D is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We can support development projects with material meeting custom purity specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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