Description

3-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-Ol CAS NO 56816-12-7 is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a chlorine substituent and a hydroxyl group on adjacent carbon atoms. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the construction of complex molecular architectures, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel therapeutic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex bicyclic and polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for creating specialized polymers or ligands with unique steric and electronic properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Can be utilized to develop novel chiral catalysts or ligands for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-Ol
CAS No.	56816-12-7
Molecular Formula	C7H11ClO
Molecular Weight	146.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornanol, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloro-2-norbornanol; 3-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol; 3-Chloro-2-hydroxybicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 3-Chloro-exo-norborneol; 3-Chloroendo-norborneol; 3-Chloronorborneol; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol, 3-chloro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-Ol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment. Our quality protocols are designed to support cGMP and ISO compliant applications upon request.

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 oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.