Description

Norbornene Acetic Acid is a high-value, functionalized norbornene derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bicyclic structure and reactive carboxylic acid group make it a critical intermediate for creating polymers and fine chemicals with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and industrial applications in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Monomer for producing high-performance polymers via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other techniques.
• Agrochemicals: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Advanced Material Science: Used in the development of photoresists, liquid crystal polymers, and other functional materials.
• Crosslinking Agent: Imparts rigidity and thermal stability to polymer networks in coatings and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Norbornene Acetic Acid
CAS No.	825-71-8
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2-acetic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-acetic Acid; 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-yl)acetic Acid; 5-Norbornen-2-ylacetic Acid; NSC 146032; Endo/Exo-Norbornene Acetic Acid mixture
EINECS	212-548-8

Quality Control

Our Norbornene Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry atmosphere to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 105 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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