Description

1-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylpentane-1,4-Dione is a specialized bicyclic diketone compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique norbornene-derived structure makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures with specific stereochemical and functional properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides where its bicyclic framework imparts specific bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing complex natural product analogs and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Its structure can be leveraged in palladium-catalyzed and other transition metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form complex carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylpentane-1,4-Dione
CAS No.	70353-45-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Norbornen-2-yl)pentane-1,4-dione; 1,4-Pentanedione, 1-(bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-yl)-; 1-(2-Norbornen-5-yl)-1,4-pentanedione; 5-Norbornene-2-pentane-1,4-dione; Norbornene-derived diketone; Bicyclic diketone intermediate; 2-(1,4-Dioxopentyl)-5-norbornene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylpentane-1,4-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment 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 controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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