Description

5-Norbornene-2-Carbonitrile, 3-Acetyl- (6Ci) is a specialized, high-value organic intermediate featuring a functionalized norbornene core. This compound matters for its unique structural framework, which combines a strained bicyclic alkene with both nitrile and acetyl functional groups, making it a versatile building block for advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for creating novel polymers, ligands, and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with complex, three-dimensional architectures.
• Advanced Polymer Research: Used as a monomer or co-monomer in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) to develop polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties for specialty plastics and elastomers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized chiral or sterically hindered ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and synthesis of new-generation crop protection agents with novel modes of action.
• Material Science: Investigated for the creation of functionalized surfaces, coatings, and cross-linked networks with specific chemical functionalities.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cycloaddition reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Norbornene-2-Carbonitrile, 3-Acetyl- (6Ci)
CAS No.	99059-95-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO
Molecular Weight	161.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetyl-5-norbornene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-3-acetylnorborn-5-ene; 3-Acetylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile; 5-Norbornene-2-carbonitrile, 3-acetyl-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile, 3-acetyl-; (1R,2S,4R)-3-Acetylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile (endo-); (1S,2R,4S)-3-Acetylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile (exo-)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Norbornene-2-Carbonitrile, 3-Acetyl- (6Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.