Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, 2-ethenyl- is a specialized organic compound featuring a strained oxabicyclic core with a reactive vinyl substituent. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in research and industrial chemistry. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic or bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive epoxide and alkene functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile synthon in academic and industrial R&D for cycloaddition reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and other transformations exploiting its strained ring.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, 2-ethenyl-
CAS No.	123366-20-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Vinyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 2-Ethenyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 2-Vinyl-1,2-epoxycyclohexane; Vinylcyclohexene oxide; 1,2-Epoxy-1-vinylcyclohexane; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene, 2-ethenyl- (related); Oxirane, 2-ethenylhexahydro-
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Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to the reactive epoxide moiety, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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