Description

5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylic-2-Furfuryl Ester is a specialized organic compound featuring a norbornene backbone fused with a furfuryl ester group, making it a valuable functional monomer and chemical intermediate. This unique structure provides high reactivity and the ability to impart specific properties into polymer chains, which is critical for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical industries for developing novel polymers, coatings, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Functional Monomer for Advanced Polymers: Serves as a key building block in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other polymerization techniques to create polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Crosslinking Agent: Used in the formulation of high-performance thermosetting resins, coatings, and adhesives where enhanced durability and chemical resistance are required.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a sophisticated synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and bioactive compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel polymeric materials, including self-healing polymers and smart hydrogels.
• Specialty Additive: Can be incorporated into formulations to modify the surface characteristics or reactivity of existing materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Norbornene-2-Carboxylic-2-Furfuryl Ester
CAS No.	684282-41-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furfuryl 5-norbornene-2-carboxylate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid 2-furfuryl ester; 5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid furfuryl ester; Norbornene furfuryl ester; Furfuryl norbornene-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and precise customer requirements. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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