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2,5-Norbornadiene, 97%, stab with 250 ppm BHT
Description
2,5-Norbornadiene is used as an intermediate in prostaglandin synthesis and shows anti-ethylene effect on plants. It acts as a starting material for the synthesis of diamantane and as an acetylene transfer agent for instance, in reaction with 3,6-di-2-pyridyl-1,2,4,5-tetrazine. It is also a useful dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions.
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2,5-Norbornadiene is used as an intermediate in prostaglandin synthesis and shows anti-ethylene effect on plants. It acts as a starting material for the synthesis of diamantane and as an acetylene transfer agent for instance, in reaction with 3,6-di-2-pyridyl-1,2,4,5-tetrazine. It is also a useful dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -20°C |
| Density | 0.906 |
| Boiling Point | 88°C to 90°C |
| Flash Point | −11°C (12°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.47 |
| Quantity | 25 mL |
| UN Number | UN2251 |
| Beilstein | 506224 |
| Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 92.14 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2,5-Norbornadiene
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene
RUO – Research Use Only
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