Description

Benzonorbornene, 9-Isopropylidene-1,4-Dimethoxy- is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. This compound serves as a critical, structurally rigid building block for the development of novel polymers, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced polymer chemistry, specialty chemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical R&D who require precise molecular architectures.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Key monomer for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties, used in high-performance resins and engineering plastics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a precursor for synthesizing fine chemicals, ligands, and catalysts with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Materials Science R&D: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoactive compounds.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition and ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzonorbornene, 9-Isopropylidene-1,4-Dimethoxy-
CAS No.	68364-29-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	268.35 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Isopropylidene-1,4-dimethoxybenzonorbornadiene; 1,4-Dimethoxy-9-isopropylidenebenzonorbornadiene; 5-(3,6-Dimethoxyphenyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; 9-Isopropylidene-1,4-dimethoxydibenzonorbornadiene; Dimethoxy-substituted benzonorbornene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzonorbornene, 9-Isopropylidene-1,4-Dimethoxy- is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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