Description

Ethanone, 1-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl-2,2,2-Trifluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized trifluoromethyl ketone derivative featuring a norbornene scaffold, making it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to introduce both a rigid bicyclic structure and a highly reactive trifluoroacetyl group into target molecules. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel compounds with unique properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs known to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the norbornene and trifluoromethyl groups can contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis, leveraging its rigid, three-dimensional structure.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Employed in polymer chemistry to create specialty polymers with unique thermal, optical, or surface properties derived from the norbornene and fluorine content.
• Chemical Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model compound in studying the reactivity and effects of the trifluoroacetyl group in various chemical environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 1-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl-2,2,2-Trifluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	484649-07-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9F3O
Molecular Weight	202.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Norbornen-2-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(5-norbornen-2-yl)ethanone; 1-Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-yl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-yl)ethanone; 5-Norbornene-2-trifluoroacetyl; Norbornenyl trifluoromethyl ketone; Trifluoroacetyl norbornene; 2-(Trifluoroacetyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene
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Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 1-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl-2,2,2-Trifluoro- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profile is provided with 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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.