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Norbornane (CAS 279-23-2)

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CAS Number:
279-23-2
Purity:
98%
Molecular Weight:
96.17
Molecular Formula:
C7H12
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Norbornane is a bridged bicyclic hydrocarbon that serves as a key structural motif in the study of conformational analysis and strain energy in organic chemistry. It is a saturated compound, consisting of a cyclohexane ring "fused" with a cyclopentane ring, which provides a unique framework for investigating the effects of angular strain on chemical reactivity and stability. Norbornane′s rigid bicyclic structure is also an area of interest in materials science, where it is used to explore the synthesis of novel polymers and the incorporation of rigid units into polymer backbones to affect physical properties like glass transition temperature and tensile strength. Additionally, norbornane is a starting material for the synthesis of many other norbornane derivatives, which are explored for their potential utility in a range of applications, including the design of new organic compounds for materials science and the synthesis of natural products. Its role in the development of host-guest chemistry is also significant, as norbornane-based compounds can act as building blocks for molecular cages and other supramolecular structures.


Norbornane (CAS 279-23-2) References

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Norbornane, 10 g

sc-236192
10 g
$339.00