Description

Acetonitrile, (Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Hept-3-Ylsulfonyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized, high-purity chemical building block featuring a unique norbornane-derived sulfonyl group attached to an acetonitrile moiety. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where its rigid, three-dimensional structure can impart specific biological activity. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a sterically defined, sulfonyl-containing scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the norbornyl group can enhance binding to biological targets.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the synthesis of polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties due to its bicyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of activity-based probes and other tools for studying enzyme function and protein interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetonitrile, (Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Hept-3-Ylsulfonyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	797036-72-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2S
Molecular Weight	197.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]hept-3-ylsulfonyl)acetonitrile; 2-((3-Norbornyl)sulfonyl)acetonitrile; Norbornane-3-sulfonylacetonitrile; 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylsulfonyl)acetonitrile; 797036-72-7; Acetonitrile, [(1R,2S,4R)-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]sulfonyl-; (3-Norbornylsulfonyl)acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of Acetonitrile, (Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Hept-3-Ylsulfonyl)- (9Ci) is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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