Description

1,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carbaldehyde is a specialized bicyclic aldehyde derivative of camphor, serving as a high-value chemical intermediate and synthetic building block. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it valuable for synthesizing complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and flavor & fragrance industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, camphor-like scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing unique terpenoid-based aroma chemicals and odorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions, chiral synthesis, and the preparation of complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Potential use in the development of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carbaldehyde
CAS No.	6248-90-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Formyl-1,7-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 1,7-Dimethyl-7-formylnorbornane; 7-Carbaldehyde-1,7-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 1,7-Dimethylnorbornane-7-carboxaldehyde; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carboxaldehyde, 1,7-dimethyl-; 7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 1,7-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 94.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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