Description

2-[(3-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl)Methylene]Heptan-1-Al is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique bicyclic terpene-derived structure. This chemical is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex fragrance molecules and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and production specialists in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel compounds with specific olfactory or biological properties.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel amber, woody, and musky aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold or intermediate in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Used in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for creating polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Potential intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents with specific modes of action.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(3-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl)Methylene]Heptan-1-Al
CAS No.	84041-81-6
Molecular Formula	C16H26O
Molecular Weight	234.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(3-Methyl-2-norbornen-2-yl)methylene]heptanal; 3-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-heptylidene-; 2-Heptylidene-3-methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxaldehyde; (3-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-ylidene)heptanal; Norlimbanal; Amberketal precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(3-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Yl)Methylene]Heptan-1-Al adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.930 - 0.950

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