Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 7-Oxo- (9Ci) is a highly reactive and versatile bicyclic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained ring structure and functional groups make it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures with high precision. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in synthesizing complex bridged-ring systems and prostaglandin analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules due to its reactive carbonyl chloride group.
• Catalyst Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 7-Oxo- (9Ci)
CAS No.	79368-45-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	172.61 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carbonyl chloride; 1-Carboxy-7-oxonorbornane chloride; 7-Oxonorbornane-1-carbonyl chloride; NSC 339063; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carbonyl chloride, 7-oxo-; 1-Chlorocarbonyl-7-oxonorbornane; 7-Oxo-1-norbornanecarbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 7-Oxo- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Individual Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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