Description

Mono-Methyl cis-5-Norbornene-Endo-2,3-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity, functionalized norbornene derivative serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its strained bicyclic structure and reactive carboxylate ester groups, enabling precise chemical modifications. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex, rigid frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides where the norbornene scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced materials, including liquid crystals and cross-linked networks.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to introduce functionalized bicyclic units.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mono-Methyl cis-5-Norbornene-Endo-2,3-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	96185-91-0
Molecular Formula	C11H12O4
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylate; cis-5-Norbornene-endo-2,3-dicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester; 2,3-Norbornenedicarboxylic acid, monomethyl ester; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid monomethyl ester; 5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid methyl ester; Monomethyl bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mono-Methyl cis-5-Norbornene-Endo-2,3-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.