Description

5-(2-Methyl-3-Oxo-1-Pentenyl)Norborn-2-Ene is a specialized norbornene derivative featuring a unique α,β-unsaturated ketone side chain, making it a valuable advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound is prized for its rigid bicyclic framework and reactive functional groups, which enable the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications in catalysis, polymer science, and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex natural product analogs.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Used in the development of specialty polymers, including addition polymers and resins with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the design and synthesis of new organic electronic materials or liquid crystals due to its rigid, shape-persistent core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems, leveraging its reactive handle for bioconjugation.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile intermediate for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(2-Methyl-3-Oxo-1-Pentenyl)Norborn-2-Ene
CAS No.	69412-65-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	216.32 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Methyl-3-oxo-1-penten-1-yl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; 2-Norbornene-5-(2-methyl-3-oxo-1-pentenyl); Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene, 5-(2-methyl-3-oxo-1-penten-1-yl)-; (2-Methyl-3-oxo-1-penten-1-yl)norbornene
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to strict in-house quality protocols to guarantee the integrity of this sensitive synthetic intermediate for your critical R&D applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
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.