Description

5-Norbornene-2-Methanamine is a versatile bicyclic amine building block with a strained norbornene skeleton. This compound matters for its unique reactivity, serving as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional structures.
• Polymer Science & Material Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other polymerization techniques to create specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides, where its bicyclic framework can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Additive Production: Acts as a precursor for corrosion inhibitors, fuel additives, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and developing novel materials in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Norbornene-2-Methanamine
CAS No.	95-10-3
Molecular Formula	C8H13N
Molecular Weight	123.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2-methylamine; 2-(Aminomethyl)-5-norbornene; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-methanamine; 5-Norbornen-2-ylmethylamine; 2-Norbornene-5-methanamine; Endo/Exo-5-Norbornene-2-methanamine; NSC 60529; 2-(Aminomethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene
EINECS	202-390-5

Quality Control

Our 5-Norbornene-2-Methanamine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (typical 98-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Isomer Ratio (Endo/Exo)	Specified on COA

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