Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
49805-30-3
Standard:
USP,
White to pale straw crystal or crystalline powder
(±)-2-Azabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-3-one, commonly known as Vince Lactam, is a chiral bicyclic lactam widely utilized in asymmetric synthesis. Its molecular formula is C7H9NO with CAS number 6849-08-3. This compound serves as a critical chiral pool building block for pharmaceutical intermediates.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent racemization. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes; wear appropriate PPE during handling due to potential irritant properties.