Description

Ethyl(3A.Alpha.,4.Alpha.,7.Alpha.,7A.Alpha.)-Octahydro-4,7-Methano-3Ah-Indene-3A-Carboxylate is a specialized bicyclic ester compound with a complex, rigid molecular architecture. This structure makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate and building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating new molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for central nervous system (CNS) or anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, leveraging its complex bicyclic core.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in organic chemistry research for methodology development, catalysis studies, and exploring new reaction pathways with sterically demanding substrates.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Its rigid, three-dimensional structure makes it a candidate for developing novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl(3A.Alpha.,4.Alpha.,7.Alpha.,7A.Alpha.)-Octahydro-4,7-Methano-3Ah-Indene-3A-Carboxylate
CAS No.	80657-64-3
Molecular Formula	C13H18O2
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3aα,4α,7α,7aα-Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-3a-carboxylate; Ethyl 3aα,4α,7α,7aα-Octahydro-4,7-methanoindene-3a-carboxylate; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, ethyl ester (related structural isomer); Ethyl endo,endo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylate derivative; 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-3a-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-1-carboxylate (isomer); Ethyl norcamphor carboxylate derivative
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl(3A.Alpha.,4.Alpha.,7.Alpha.,7A.Alpha.)-Octahydro-4,7-Methano-3Ah-Indene-3A-Carboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Typical 98.5%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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