Description

2-Norbornane Methanol, α-3,3-Trimethyl is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a norbornane skeleton with a hydroxymethyl substituent. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, fragrance development, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Used as a ligand precursor or a chiral auxiliary in catalytic reactions to induce stereoselectivity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for high-value specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and performance materials.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Its rigid bicyclic structure is utilized in the development of novel, stable fragrance molecules.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Norbornane Methanol, α-3,3-Trimethyl
CAS No.	66062-78-0
Molecular Formula	C11H20O
Molecular Weight	168.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornanemethanol, α,α,3-Trimethyl-; (1S,2R,4S)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylmethanol; endo-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylmethanol; Trimethylnorbornane methanol; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-methanol, 1,7,7-trimethyl-; (1S,2R,4S)-1,7,7-Trimethyl-2-norbornanemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Norbornane Methanol, α-3,3-Trimethyl is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), and impurity profiles. Specifications can be aligned with research or cGMP requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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