Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboximidic Acid, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a carboximidic acid methyl ester functional group. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique strained-ring structure and reactive imidic ester moiety, making it a critical building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and performance materials. The compound, CAS 768345-20-6, is supplied under stringent quality control to ensure reliability for sensitive applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with bridged polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its bicyclic structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into monomers for producing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical spaces in organic synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a versatile building block for constructing complex natural product analogs and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboximidic Acid, Methyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	768345-20-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norbornene-2-carboximidic acid methyl ester; Methyl bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboximidate; 5-Norbornene-2-carboximidic acid methyl ester; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid imidate methyl ester; Methyl 2-norbornene-2-carbimidate; 768345-20-6; Norbornene carboximidate methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboximidic Acid, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
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.