Description

5-Norbornene-2-Endo,3-Endo-Dimethanol is a high-purity, bifunctional organic compound featuring a rigid norbornene core with two hydroxymethyl groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable advanced intermediate and building block for synthesizing specialized polymers and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel products with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers, including epoxy resins, polyesters, and functionalized polyolefins with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Incorporated to modify the performance characteristics of high-performance adhesives and coatings.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A crucial reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Norbornene-2-Endo,3-Endo-Dimethanol
CAS No.	699-97-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dimethanol, endo,endo-; endo,endo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dimethanol; 2,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene; Norborn-5-ene-2,3-dimethanol; endo-Norbornene-2,3-dimethanol; 5-Norbornene-2,3-dimethanol, endo,endo-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dimethanol (endo,endo-)
EINECS	211-833-4

Quality Control

Every batch of our 5-Norbornene-2-Endo,3-Endo-Dimethanol undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Our quality management system ensures traceability and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.