Description

Carbonic Acid Ethyl(Norborna-5-Ene-2-Yl)Methyl Ester is a specialized organic ester featuring a norbornene scaffold, a structure of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound matters as a versatile and reactive building block, enabling the synthesis of complex molecular architectures with tailored properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as polymer modification and the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, bicyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the norbornene moiety can impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Polymer Science & Material Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including resins, coatings, and adhesives with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonic Acid Ethyl(Norborna-5-Ene-2-Yl)Methyl Ester
CAS No.	73275-63-5
Molecular Formula	C12H18O3
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (5-Norbornen-2-yl)methyl carbonate; 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-yl)methyl ethyl carbonate; Norborn-5-ene-2-ylmethyl ethyl carbonate; Ethyl norborn-5-ene-2-ylmethyl carbonate; 5-Norbornene-2-methanol, ethyl carbonate; Ethyl (bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-ylmethyl) carbonate; (5-Norbornen-2-yl)methyl ethyl carbonate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Carbonic Acid Ethyl(Norborna-5-Ene-2-Yl)Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and process chemistry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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