Monomer for the modification of condensation
and addition polymers for coatings.
5-Norbornene-2-methanol has been used in the preparation of:
- 4-(norborn-2-ene-5-ylmethyleneoxy)-2,2′:6′,2′′-terpyridine
- 5- {[(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxy-benzoyl)oxy]methyl}-2-norbornene (BHBN)
Stable, colorless liquid. Miscible with most common organic solvents; slightly soluble in hot water. Combustible.
Co-polymerization of 5-norbornene-2-methanol with ethylene using heterogeneous silica supported catalysts has been reported.