Description

1-Norbornyl Cyanide is a specialized organic compound featuring a norbornane skeleton with a cyano functional group, offering unique steric and electronic properties. This structural motif makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, complex natural product analogs, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional carbon frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the norbornyl group can influence biological activity and environmental stability.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for other functionalized norbornane derivatives used in flavors, fragrances, and performance materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and catalysis research to explore new carbon-carbon bond formation reactions under sterically demanding conditions.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties due to its rigid bicyclic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Norbornyl Cyanide
CAS No.	88523-51-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11N
Molecular Weight	121.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carbonitrile; Norbornane-1-carbonitrile; 1-Cyanonorbornane; endo-Norbornyl cyanide; (1R,4S)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carbonitrile; (1S,4R)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-carbonitrile
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Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Our standard analytical control includes identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatography. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with each shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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