Description

(2S)-Norbornane-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, chiral organic compound characterized by its rigid norbornane skeleton. This specific enantiomer is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and ligand precursor in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric catalysis and the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules.

Application

• Chiral Building Block: A key intermediate in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used as a precursor for developing novel chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis, such as for hydrogenation or C-C bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry for creating constrained analogs and probing structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific stereochemical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-Norbornane-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	934-29-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,4R)-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-5-carboxylic Acid; (2S)-Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid; (2S)-Norbornane-2-carboxylic Acid; (1S,4R)-Camphoric Acid; L-Norbornane-2-carboxylic Acid; endo-(1S)-1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-5-carboxylic Acid; (1S,2S,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	213-294-4

Quality Control

Our (2S)-Norbornane-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed 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%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.