2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)acetic acid, CAS No. 1007-01-8

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1007-01-8

Catalog No. EBD2211570

CAS 1007-01-8

Name 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)acetic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)aceticacid bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl-2-aceticacid bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl-aceticacid akosb019691 2-norbornaneaceticacid bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-aceticacid norbornyl-2-aceticacid timtec-bbsbb008500 norborn-2-ylaceticacid Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylaceticacid (1R,2R,4S)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylacetate (1S,2R,4R)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylaceticacid (1S,2R,4R)-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylacetate

Molecular Formula: C9H14O2

Molecular Weight: 154.21

MDL Number: MFCD00167582

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Polymers and Macromolecular Materials > Polyester and Bio-based Polymer Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)acetic acid, also known as 2-norbornaneacetic acid, is a carboxylic acid derivative featuring a rigid norbornane (bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane) skeleton. This structure imparts unique steric and electronic properties, making it a valuable building block in advanced material synthesis. Its primary industrial application is as a key monomer or co-monomer in the production of high-performance polymers, particularly polyesters and polyamides. The incorporation of the bulky, hydrophobic norbornane unit into polymer backbones can significantly enhance material properties such as thermal stability, mechanical strength, glass transition temperature (Tg), and chemical resistance. These polymers find use in engineering plastics, specialty coatings, and other demanding applications. From a synthetic chemistry perspective, this compound serves as a specialized organic synthesis building block. Its carboxylic acid group allows for further functionalization through standard coupling or esterification reactions, enabling the creation of novel monomers, ligands, or functional materials with tailored architectures derived from its rigid core.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 107-108 ºC

Boiling Point: 107-108 °C/3 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: >113 °C

Density: 1.065 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.4827(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear colourless to yellow liquid