Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 2-Methylpropyl Ester, (1R,2S,4R)-Rel- (9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined bicyclic olefin derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block and ligand precursor in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid molecular framework and defined stereochemistry make it invaluable for constructing complex, three-dimensional molecular architectures with high selectivity. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require precise control over stereochemistry in catalytic and synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, polycyclic core structures.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced crop protection agents with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Material Science Research: A building block for creating novel polymers and functional materials with tailored properties derived from its bicyclic structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological development for cycloaddition reactions and other transformations leveraging its strained olefin moiety.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of high-value, stereochemically pure compounds for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 2-Methylpropyl Ester, (1R,2S,4R)-Rel- (9Ci)
CAS No.	762261-10-9
Molecular Formula	C12H18O2
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S,4R)-rel-2-Methylpropyl bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylate; Isobutyl (1R,2S,4R)-rel-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylate; rel-(1R,2S,4R)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid isobutyl ester; 2-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid, isobutyl ester, (1R,2S,4R)-rel-; Isobutyl endo-Norborn-5-ene-2-carboxylate (relative configuration)
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Quality Control

Our production of Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 2-Methylpropyl Ester, (1R,2S,4R)-Rel- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to meet the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability and shelf-life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% de (diastereomeric excess)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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