Description

5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative serving as a versatile chemical building block. This compound is valued for its strained bicyclic structure and reactive carboxylic acid ester functionality, enabling its use in advanced polymer synthesis and specialty organic transformations. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel polymers, resins, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its reactive sites for further functionalization.
• Polymer & Resin Monomer: Used in the production of specialty polymers, including addition polymers and resins, where the norbornene backbone imparts rigidity and thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in formulations for coatings, adhesives, and composite materials to enhance crosslink density and material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in developing novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystal polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester
CAS No.	4883-79-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14O4
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester; 3-Carboxy-5-norbornene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester; 2,3-Norbornanedicarboxylic acid, 5-ene, monomethyl ester; Monomethyl bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylate; 5-Norbornene-exo-2,3-dicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester
EINECS	225-500-7

Quality Control

Our 5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Monomethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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