Description

2-Phenylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid is a specialized bicyclic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a rigid norbornane framework with a phenyl substituent. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and novel functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bicyclic structure can impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties due to its bulky, rigid structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the custom synthesis of complex organic molecules for various high-value chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	93963-31-6
Molecular Formula	C15H18O2
Molecular Weight	230.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-2-norbornanecarboxylic Acid; 2-Phenylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Phenyl-2-carboxynorbornane; endo/exo-2-Phenyl-2-norbornanecarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenylbornane-2-carboxylic Acid (related structure); 2-Phenylnorbornane-2-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify required enantiomeric excess (ee)
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.