Description

9-Oxabicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane-2,6-Diol CAS NO 15458-61-4 is a versatile bicyclic organic compound featuring a unique oxabicyclic framework with two hydroxyl groups. This structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring rigid, oxygen-containing bicyclic scaffolds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a precursor or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce stereochemical complexity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a core structure for designing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where its specific stereochemistry is critical.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Oxabicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane-2,6-Diol
CAS No.	15458-61-4
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dihydroxy-9-oxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane; 9-Oxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-2,6-diol; Bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-2,6-diol, 9-oxa-; 2,6-Dihydroxy-9-oxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane; 15458-61-4; 9-Oxa-2,6-bicyclo[3.3.1]nonanediol
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Quality Control

Our 9-Oxabicyclo[3.3.1]Nonane-2,6-Diol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications, including assay by HPLC, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and non-GMP development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (or as specified)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.