Description

2-Norbornaneethanol is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a norbornane skeleton with an ethanol side chain, offering a unique combination of rigidity and functional group reactivity. This structural profile makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where steric control and specific spatial geometry are critical. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications ranging from chiral ligand synthesis to the development of novel monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing neurologically active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure can contribute to enhanced biological activity and environmental stability.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a precursor for high-performance polymers, including epoxy resins and polyesters, imparting improved thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis, crucial for efficient enantioselective synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals with unique olfactory characteristics.
• Advanced Material Research: Functions as a model compound or precursor in R&D for liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Norbornaneethanol
CAS No.	70289-06-4
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornaneethanol; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-ethanol; 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)ethanol; endo-2-Norbornaneethanol; exo-2-Norbornaneethanol; NBEtOH; 2-Norborneol ethanol; 2-Hydroxyethylnorbornane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Norbornaneethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific cGMP or research-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Typical 98.5%)
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.