Description

Methyl-5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboxylicacid is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative, also known as 5-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a rigid bicyclic structure with reactive carboxylic acid groups. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel molecules with specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, three-dimensional scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a di-functional monomer for synthesizing high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: A precursor for developing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized to introduce cross-links into polymer networks, improving chemical resistance and durability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboxylicacid
CAS No.	50853-70-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; 5-Methyl-2-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; 5-Methyl-5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid; Methylnorbornenedicarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl-5-Norbornene-2,3-Dicarboxylicacid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.