Description

Butanoic Acid, 2-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylcarbonyl)Amino]- is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique bicyclic norbornene structure linked to a butanoic acid moiety via an amide bond. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel polymers and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for creating products with specific stereochemical or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Polymer Science: Used as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, including resins with enhanced thermal stability or specific optical properties.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a precursor for liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, or other performance materials where the norbornene group imparts desirable structural characteristics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures, including in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Incorporated into formulations to modify adhesion, curing properties, or chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 2-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylcarbonyl)Amino]-
CAS No.	99028-71-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₇NO₃
Molecular Weight	235.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonyl)amino]butanoic acid; 2-[(2-Norbornenecarbonyl)amino]butanoic acid; N-(1-Carboxypropyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxamide; 5-Norbornene-2-carboxylic acid, N-(1-carboxypropyl)amide; Butanoic acid, 2-[[(2-norbornen-1-yl)carbonyl]amino]-; Norbornene-derived butanoic acid amide; Contact for details (EINECS)

Quality Control

We supply Butanoic Acid, 2-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylcarbonyl)Amino]- in high-purity grades suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where required to support pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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