Description

Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5,-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, bicyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative with a rigid molecular framework. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, offering a unique structural motif for fine chemical and pharmaceutical development. It is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to build sophisticated, high-performance chemical architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, polycyclic core structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its unique carbon skeleton imparts specific biological activity.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Functions as a diacid monomer for creating polyamides, polyesters, or polyimides with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in advanced organic electronic materials due to its potential for creating ordered molecular structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5,-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	72120-58-2
Molecular Formula	C12H16O4
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethano-; 5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-; Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5,6-dicarboxylic acid; Norbornane dicarboxylic acid derivative; Bicyclic C12 Dicarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5,-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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