Description

1-Vinyl-7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a specialized, high-purity chemical intermediate featuring a unique bicyclic oxanorbornene structure with vinyl and diester functionalities. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as polymer modification and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its reactive vinyl and ester groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its bicyclic structure contributes to unique biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties like adhesion, thermal stability, or biocompatibility.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals, fragrances, and other high-value specialty compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including Diels-Alder reactions and studies on strained ring systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Vinyl-7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	19665-38-4
Molecular Formula	C12H14O5
Molecular Weight	238.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 1-Vinyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylate; 1-Vinyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester; 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid, 1-Vinyl-, Dimethyl Ester; Vinyl Oxanorbornene Diester; VOHD; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1-Vinyl-7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO 9001 quality management principles, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

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 acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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