Description

Methyl Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylate is a specialized bicyclic ester compound with a norbornene core structure, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its rigid, strained framework makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced polymers. This high-purity building block is essential for research and development chemists in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical development, and materials science who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage its unique bicyclic scaffold for enhanced biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers, including those with high thermal stability or specific optical properties via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions as a dienophile or strained alkene component to create complex polycyclic systems.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing specific odorants and flavor compounds with woody, camphoraceous notes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research within university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	6203-08-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-Norbornene-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxybicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene; Methyl 2-Norbornene-5-carboxylate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-5-carboxylate; Methyl 2-norbornene-5-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where applicable.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. 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/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10

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