Description

Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Hept-3-Yl Phenyl Ketone is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique norbornane-derived tricyclic framework. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex, three-dimensional molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its rigid backbone for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for advanced polymers and specialty chemicals with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to create novel ring systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The ketone functionality and rigid structure make it a candidate for developing chiral ligands or organocatalysts.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Potential use in synthesizing high-value aroma chemicals with specific olfactory profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Hept-3-Yl Phenyl Ketone
CAS No.	58313-69-2
Molecular Formula	C14H14O
Molecular Weight	198.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Benzoylnorbornane; 3-Benzoylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Phenyl (3-norbornyl) ketone; 2,3-Dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]naphthalen-1-one (incorrect but sometimes associated); Norbornane-3-carboxylic acid phenyl ketone; 3-Norbornyl phenyl ketone; Ketone, tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]hept-3-yl phenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Hept-3-Yl Phenyl Ketone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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