Description

2-[(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Methyl]Tetrahydrofuran is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a unique fused ring structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile intermediate and building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemical and functional properties.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel amber, woody, and musky aroma chemicals due to its complex bicyclic framework.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in research and development for constructing pharmacologically active cores, particularly in neurology and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral synthon or a rigid scaffold in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in developing new active ingredients with enhanced stability and bioactivity, leveraging its unique hydrocarbon skeleton.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Its structure can be functionalized to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Methyl]Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	94291-53-9
Molecular Formula	C14H24O
Molecular Weight	208.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornyl)methyl]tetrahydrofuran; (3,3-Dimethyl-2-norbornyl)methyl tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-2-[(3,3-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)methyl]furan; 2-((3,3-Dimethylnorbornan-2-yl)methyl)tetrahydrofuran; Fenchylmethyl tetrahydrofuran; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2-[(tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl]-3,3-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-[(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Methyl]Tetrahydrofuran is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by GC/HPLC), enantiomeric purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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