Description

3-(2-Butylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Propionaldehyde is a specialized bicyclic aldehyde intermediate valued for its unique structural framework and reactivity. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules where its rigid bicyclic system imparts specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a constrained, lipophilic scaffold.
• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Used in the research and development of high-value aroma chemicals, leveraging its complex, woody-amber odor characteristics.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a precursor in creating new crop protection agents with enhanced biological activity and environmental profile.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cycloaddition reactions, chiral synthesis, and the construction of complex natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(2-Butylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Propionaldehyde
CAS No.	97403-90-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	208.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-propanal; 3-(2-Butyl-2-norbornyl)propanal; 2-Butyl-2-norbornanepropanal; Norlimbanal propionaldehyde derivative; (2-Butylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)propanal
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2-Butylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl)Propionaldehyde adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage or after opening to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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