Description

Exo-2-Chloronorbornane is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a chlorine substituent in the exo configuration. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its rigid norbornane skeleton which imparts unique stereochemical and reactivity properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for creating molecules with complex, three-dimensional architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the norbornane structure can contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for developing novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties due to its rigid, bicyclic framework.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile starting point for synthesizing a wide range of functionalized norbornane derivatives for academic and industrial research.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of complex odorants and flavor compounds that require specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Exo-2-Chloronorbornane
CAS No.	67844-27-3
Molecular Formula	C7H11Cl
Molecular Weight	130.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-exo-Chloronorbornane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2-chloro-, exo-; exo-2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; (1R,2S,4S)-2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; (1S,2R,4R)-2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 2-Chloronorbornane (exo-); NSC 163064
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Quality Control

Our Exo-2-Chloronorbornane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP for advanced intermediates where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.