Description

7-Benzoyloxynorbornadiene is a specialized organic compound featuring a norbornadiene core functionalized with a benzoyloxy group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex, strained molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as photochemistry, polymer cross-linking, and the development of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Photochemical Research: Acts as a key precursor or model compound in studies of photo-induced reactions, including [2+2] cycloadditions and energy transfer processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex, polycyclic drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Science: Used in the development of specialty polymers and resins, where its strained alkene system can participate in cross-linking or polymerization reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the creation of novel pesticides or herbicides with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in organic electronics or as a component in advanced functional materials due to its rigid, conjugated framework.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Benzoyloxynorbornadiene
CAS No.	4796-68-3
Molecular Formula	C14H12O2
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-dien-7-yl benzoate; 7-Benzoate of 2,5-norbornadiene; Norbornadien-7-yl benzoate; 2,5-Norbornadien-7-ol benzoate; 7-Hydroxynorbornadiene benzoate; Benzoic acid norbornadien-7-yl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Benzoyloxynorbornadiene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.