Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carbonitrile, 6-Formyl- (9Ci) is a specialized norbornane derivative featuring both nitrile and formyl functional groups, making it a versatile chiral building block for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its rigid bicyclic framework, which is instrumental in constructing complex molecular architectures with defined stereochemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, where its structural rigidity contributes to bioactive compound design.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed as a scaffold for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric hydrogenation and C-C bond formation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and stereoselective transformations.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex terpenoid-like odorants and flavor compounds due to its norbornane skeleton.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carbonitrile, 6-Formyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	84898-05-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO
Molecular Weight	149.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Formylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-6-formylnorbornane; 6-Formyl-2-norbornanecarbonitrile; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carbonitrile, 6-formyl-; 6-Formyl-2-cyanobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Norbornane-2-carbonitrile, 6-formyl-; 84898-05-5; 6-Formyl-2-norbornyl cyanide
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Carbonitrile, 6-Formyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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