Description

4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-2,5-Dicarboxylic Acid, Octahydro- is a high-purity, versatile bicyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid molecular framework makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex, high-performance materials and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty polymer manufacturers seeking to incorporate specific structural motifs for enhanced material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, polycyclic structures.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polyamides, polyesters, and polyimides with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to construct novel chelating ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Building block for developing novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-2,5-Dicarboxylic Acid, Octahydro-
CAS No.	87324-44-5
Molecular Formula	C13H16O4
Molecular Weight	236.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,5-dicarboxylic acid derivative; 2,5-Norbornanedicarboxylic acid, hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-Octahydro-4,7-methanoindene-2,5-dicarboxylic acid; Norbornane dicarboxylic acid analog; Hexahydro-4,7-methanoindenedicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-2,5-Dicarboxylic Acid, Octahydro- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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