Description

Endo-1-(4-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ylphenyl)Ethan-1-One is a specialized organic compound featuring a norbornane (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) core, making it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its rigid, three-dimensional structure is crucial for imparting specific steric and electronic properties in target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) or anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides where the norbornane scaffold can enhance biological activity and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral auxiliary in catalytic systems to induce stereoselectivity in organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of complex molecules for fragrance, flavor, and electronic chemical applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in cycloaddition and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Endo-1-(4-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ylphenyl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	54762-86-6
Molecular Formula	C15H18O
Molecular Weight	214.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Endo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylphenyl)ethanone; 4'-Norbornan-2-yl Acetophenone (endo isomer); 1-[4-(2-Norbornyl)phenyl]ethanone; 4-(2-Norbornyl)acetophenone; Endo-1-(4-Norbornan-2-ylphenyl)ethanone; 4-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)acetophenone; 4-(2-Norbornanyl)acetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Endo-1-(4-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ylphenyl)Ethan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure consistency and meet the high standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% endo isomer
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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