Description

Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Heptane-1-Carboxylic Acid, 2,3,3-Trimethyl-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized bicyclic organic ester with a complex, rigid molecular architecture. This compound serves as a high-value chemical intermediate and building block for advanced synthesis, prized for its unique steric and electronic properties derived from the tricycloheptane core. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical manufacturers, and specialty chemical researchers developing novel active ingredients and functional materials. The CAS number for this compound is 630106-39-7.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure contributes to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a building block for synthetic musk compounds and other complex aroma chemicals due to its stable, camphor-like structural framework.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic systems.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, leveraging its defined three-dimensional geometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Heptane-1-Carboxylic Acid, 2,3,3-Trimethyl-, Methyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	630106-39-7
Molecular Formula	C12H18O2
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxy-2,3,3-trimethylnorbornane; Trimethylnorbornane carboxylic acid methyl ester; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 2,3,3-trimethyl-, methyl ester; Methyl trimethylnorbornanecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Heptane-1-Carboxylic Acid, 2,3,3-Trimethyl-, Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with each shipment. We can support development and commercial projects requiring compliance with ICH Q7 guidelines for active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
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.