Description

7,7-Dimethyl-2-Oxo-Norbornane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized norbornane derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, bicyclic structure and carboxylic acid functionality make it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of prostaglandin analogs and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its stereochemical properties for enhanced biological activity.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystals with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a scaffold for creating novel chiral catalysts used in enantioselective synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of complex odorants and flavoring agents that require specific stereoisomers for their organoleptic profile.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and stereochemistry investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,7-Dimethyl-2-Oxo-Norbornane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6994-94-1
Molecular Formula	C10H14O3
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxy-7,7-dimethyl-2-norbornanone; 1-Norbornanecarboxylic acid, 7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-; 7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid; 2-Oxo-7,7-dimethylnorbornane-1-carboxylic acid; DMONCA; Camphor-10-sulfonic acid related compound; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carboxylic acid, 7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-
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Quality Control

Our production of 7,7-Dimethyl-2-Oxo-Norbornane-1-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, chiral purity determination, and standard identification tests. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee (by Chiral HPLC)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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