Description

10-Methyl-3,4,5,8,9,10-Hexahydro-2H-Oxecin-2-One is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of medium-ring lactones, valued for its unique structural motif and functional group. This chemical serves as a versatile advanced intermediate or building block in complex organic syntheses, particularly for the development of novel fragrance molecules, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, flavor & fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing musk-like odorants and complex aroma chemicals due to its lactone structure.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a crucial scaffold or precursor in the synthesis of potential bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and synthesis of novel pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for ring-expansion reactions, cyclizations, and the introduction of chiral centers in complex molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers with specific degradation or scent-release properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	10-Methyl-3,4,5,8,9,10-Hexahydro-2H-Oxecin-2-One
CAS No.	136230-43-8
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	10-Methyl-3,4,5,8,9,10-hexahydro-2H-oxecin-2-one; 10-Methyldecahydro-2H-oxecin-2-one; 2H-Oxecin-2-one, 3,4,5,8,9,10-hexahydro-10-methyl-; Oxecin-2-one derivative; Medium-ring lactone intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of 10-Methyl-3,4,5,8,9,10-Hexahydro-2H-Oxecin-2-One adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
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.