Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylmethyl Dimethyl Phosphite is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a reactive norbornene scaffold. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists for applications requiring stereoselective synthesis and the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex, bridged ring systems.
• Ligand Precursor: Used in the development of chiral phosphite ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymers, leveraging the reactivity of the norbornene double bond.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in creating novel organic materials and coatings with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylmethyl Dimethyl Phosphite
CAS No.	70766-47-1
Molecular Formula	C10H17O3P
Molecular Weight	216.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2-methanol, dimethyl phosphite; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-norbornene dimethyl phosphite; Dimethyl (5-norbornen-2-ylmethyl) phosphite; Norbornenylmethyl dimethyl phosphite; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-methanol dimethyl phosphite; 5-Norbornen-2-ylmethyl dimethyl phosphite; (Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-ylmethyl) dimethyl phosphite
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Quality Control

We supply Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylmethyl Dimethyl Phosphite in high-purity grades suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.