Description

Ethyl Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5-Carboxylate is a specialized organic ester compound with a complex, rigid bicyclic structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block for synthesizing high-performance materials and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced fragrance industries for creating novel compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and other therapeutic compounds requiring complex stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic framework can contribute to improved biological activity and environmental stability.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for synthetic musks and other high-value aroma chemicals, leveraging its stable, odor-intensive backbone.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystals to impart rigidity and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for academic and industrial chemists exploring new catalytic reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5-Carboxylate
CAS No.	68140-56-7
Molecular Formula	C13H20O2
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7-Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-carboxylate; Ethyl 4,7-Methano-1H-indene-5-carboxylate, octahydro-; Ethyl bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate derivative; 5-Carbethoxy-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7-octahydro-4,7-methanoindene; Ethyl perhydro-4,7-methanoinden-5-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be kept sealed after initial opening to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

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

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