Description

3-(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Acrylonitrile is a specialized, high-value fine chemical intermediate characterized by its unique bicyclic terpene-derived structure. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex fragrance molecules, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials, offering a rigid carbon framework that imparts specific stereochemical and olfactory properties. Industrial buyers in the fragrance and flavor, pharmaceutical R&D, and specialty chemical sectors require this material for developing novel compounds with enhanced stability and performance profiles.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing novel amber, woody, and musky odorants, leveraging its camphoraceous and rigid backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a sterically hindered, lipophilic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized pesticides or herbicides where the bicyclic structure contributes to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in polymer chemistry to introduce bulky side groups that modify thermal properties and rigidity of specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Utilized as a challenging substrate or ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis and methodological studies due to its steric demand.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Acrylonitrile
CAS No.	79570-06-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₇N
Molecular Weight	175.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornanylidene)acetonitrile; 3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornanylidene)propanenitrile; 3-(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)propionitrile; 3-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornylidene)propionitrile; (3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)acetonitrile; FEMA 4105; 2-(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)ethanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Acrylonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (GC, HPLC, NMR) to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in regulated applications.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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