Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-7-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Amino- (9Ci) is a specialized, high-purity bicyclic organic compound featuring both carboxylic acid and primary amine functional groups. This unique structure makes it a versatile and critical chiral building block for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical manufacturers for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of complex drug molecules, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapeutics.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands, catalysts, and auxiliaries used in stereoselective chemical transformations.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecule Design: Used to construct conformationally restricted scaffolds that mimic peptide structures for drug discovery.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Material Science: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-7-Carboxylic Acid, 7-Amino- (9Ci)
CAS No.	71046-22-5
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO2
Molecular Weight	155.19 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carboxylic acid; 7-Amino-7-carboxynorbornane; 7-Aminonorborneane-7-carboxylic acid; 7-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid; Endo-7-Aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carboxylic acid; 7-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-7-carboxylic acid derivative; Amino-norbornane carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous testing, including HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis, to meet the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical R&D. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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