Description

Exo-5-Norbornenecarboxylic Acid is a versatile and highly functionalized bicyclic organic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its strained norbornene skeleton and reactive carboxylic acid group make it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients, catalysts, and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional frameworks.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, including those made via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique structural properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of advanced materials such as liquid crystals, coatings, and adhesives with specific performance characteristics.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Exo-5-Norbornenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	934-30-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10O2
Molecular Weight	138.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic Acid, exo-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic Acid, exo-; exo-2-Carboxybicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene; NSC 106977; exo-5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic Acid; endo-5-Norbornenecarboxylic Acid (isomer); 2-Norbornene-5-exo-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	213-291-8

Quality Control

Our Exo-5-Norbornenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, and custom purity grades (e.g., >98%, >99%) are available to meet specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	125 - 130 °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.