Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-En-7-Ol is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a hydroxyl group on the norbornene skeleton, serving as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained-ring structure and functional group make it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic framework contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating novel polymers with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of complex odorants and flavoring agents with unique organoleptic profiles.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including Diels-Alder reactions and ring-opening polymerizations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-En-7-Ol
CAS No.	53783-87-2
Molecular Formula	C7H10O
Molecular Weight	110.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornen-7-ol; 7-Hydroxy-2-norbornene; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-en-7-ol; 7-Hydroxybicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; 2-Norbornene-7-ol; 7-Norbornen-2-ol; endo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-en-7-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-En-7-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

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 (if chiral)	Contact for details

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