Description

7-Syn-Methoxymethylnorborn-5-En-2-One is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a norbornene core functionalized with methoxymethyl and ketone groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise stereochemistry and complex molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex, bridged ring systems.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a building block in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct molecules with high enantiomeric purity for agrochemicals and specialty chemicals.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating novel odorants and flavorants with unique olfactory properties derived from its norbornane skeleton.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the development of new synthetic routes involving strained olefins and functionalized ketones.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Syn-Methoxymethylnorborn-5-En-2-One
CAS No.	52962-99-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(Methoxymethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one; 7-(Methoxymethyl)-2-norbornen-5-one; 5-Norbornene-2-one, 7-(methoxymethyl)-; 7-Methoxymethyl-2-norbornen-5-one; 7-Methoxymethylnorborn-5-en-2-one; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one, 7-(methoxymethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 7-Syn-Methoxymethylnorborn-5-En-2-One adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at 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 (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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