Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 1-Methyl- (9Ci) is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative serving as a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its rigid bicyclic structure, which imparts unique stereochemical and physical properties to advanced materials and fine chemicals. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural rigidity can improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a co-monomer in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other polymerization techniques to create polymers with high thermal stability and specific optical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in R&D for developing advanced organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and photoresists.
• Fine Chemical Production: A precursor for synthesizing complex fragrance compounds, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 1-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	80916-46-7
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid; 1-Methyl-5-norbornene-2-carboxylic acid; 1-Methyl-2-norbornene-5-carboxylic acid; 2-Norbornene-1-methyl-5-carboxylic acid; endo-1-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid; exo-1-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid; 1-Methyl-2-carboxynorborn-5-ene
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-Ene-2-Carboxylic Acid, 1-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and all materials are supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

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). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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