Description

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ylmethylene)Butyraldehyde is a specialized aldehyde derivative featuring a norbornene (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) framework. This compound is valued for its unique, rigid molecular structure which serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for creating novel compounds with specific stereochemical and physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, polycyclic frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialty chemicals, including advanced ligands for catalysis, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel organic materials for electronic or optical applications due to its constrained geometry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical reagent in methodological studies and for exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ylmethylene)Butyraldehyde
CAS No.	85392-36-5
Molecular Formula	C12H16O
Molecular Weight	176.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)butanal; 2-(Norborn-2-ylidene)butyraldehyde; 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylmethylene)butanal; 2-(2-Norbornylidene)butyraldehyde; Butyraldehyde, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)-; 85392-36-5
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Ylmethylene)Butyraldehyde is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and production processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 area. This material is easily oxidized and should be handled with appropriate care to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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