Norbornene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Norbornene is used as a monomer and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used to prepare pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty fragrances. It reacts with ethylene to get cyclic olefin copolymer. Further, it is used in transition metal catalysis to affect migration of electrophilic transition metals. It acts as a monomer in ring-opening metathesis polymerizations with the Grubbs' catalyst. Its polymer, polynorbornene is used in the rubber industry for anti-vibration, anti-impact in personal protective equipment and grip improvement in toy tires, racing tires and transmission system.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Norbornene is used as a monomer and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is also used to prepare pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty fragrances. It reacts with ethylene to get cyclic olefin copolymer. Further, it is used in transition metal catalysis to affect migration of electrophilic transition metals. It acts as a monomer in ring-opening metathesis polymerizations with the Grubbs′ catalyst. Its polymer, polynorbornene is used in the rubber industry for anti-vibration, anti-impact in personal protective equipment and grip improvement in toy tires, racing tires and transmission system.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ether and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 498-66-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 94.157
• MDL Number: MFCD00082304
• InChI Key: JFNLZVQOOSMTJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: bicyclo 2.2.1 hept-2-ene, norbornylene, 2-norbornene, norbornene, norcamphene, norfenchene, 2-norbornylene, 3,6-endomethylenecyclohexene, bicyclo 2.2.1-2-heptene, bicyclo 2.2.1.-2-heptene
• PubChem CID: 10352
• IUPAC Name: bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene
• SMILES: C1CC2CC1C=C2

• Melting Point: 44°C to 47°C
• Density: 0.955
• Boiling Point: 95°C to 96°C
• Flash Point: −15°C (5°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1325
• Beilstein: 1098544
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,ether and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 94.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Norbornene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H304-H319-H336-H361
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228-H319 Flammable solid. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P310-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P331-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	207-866-0
RTECSNumber	RB7900000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only