
Catalog Number	AR00DTIB
Chemical Name	endo-2-chlorobornane
CAS Number	464-41-5
Molecular Formula	C10H17Cl
Molecular Weight	172.695
MDL Number	MFCD00135606
SMILES	ClC1CC2C(C1(C)CC2)(C)C
NSC Number	243650

The compound rel-(1R,2S,4R)-2-Chloro-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, also known as $name$, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a valuable building block for creating complex organic molecules. Its unique structure and stereochemistry make it a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. In chemical synthesis, this compound can serve as a chiral starting material for the preparation of biologically active compounds. Its bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane framework provides a rigid and defined structure that can influence the stereochemistry of the final product. By selectively modifying its functional groups or reacting it with other reagents, chemists can obtain a wide range of derivatives with specific properties and activities. Furthermore, the presence of the chlorine atom in the molecule offers opportunities for further functionalization through substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of diverse chemical functionalities. This versatility makes rel-(1R,2S,4R)-2-Chloro-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane a valuable tool in the hands of synthetic chemists for designing and synthesizing complex molecules with precise stereochemical control.