Description

5-Acetyl-2-Norbornene is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a reactive norbornene skeleton and an acetyl functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its rigid bicyclic framework.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a functional monomer for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new advanced materials and catalysts.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a cross-linker in resin formulations to enhance durability and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetyl-2-Norbornene
CAS No.	5063-03-6
Molecular Formula	C9H12O
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetylnorbornene; 2-Norbornen-5-yl methyl ketone; 5-Acetyl-2-norbornene; 2-Norbornene-5-acetyl; 1-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-yl)ethanone; 5-Acetyl-2-norbornylene; 2-Norbornen-5-yl ethanone
EINECS	225-763-5

Quality Control

Our 5-Acetyl-2-Norbornene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each 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 room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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