Description

Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptanedicarbaldehyde is a highly versatile and reactive bicyclic dialdehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained ring structure and dual aldehyde functionality make it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical R&D, and material science sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific stereochemical and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, bicyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structure imparts stability and bioactivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating high-performance polymers, resins, and specialty coatings with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex odorants and flavor compounds with unique organoleptic profiles.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical spaces in drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptanedicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	85199-88-8
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Norbornanedicarboxaldehyde; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,5-dicarbaldehyde; Norbornane-2,5-dicarbaldehyde; 2,5-Diformylnorbornane; Norbornanedialdehyde; 2,5-Bis(formyl)norbornane; Endo,exo-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,5-dicarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptanedicarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.