Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-2-Ene, 2-Methyl- is a specialized organic compound featuring a strained oxabicyclic structure, making it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture is critical for constructing complex frameworks found in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-performance materials. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material industries seeking to introduce novel functionality and stereochemistry into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, strained-ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its bicyclic core can impart unique biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cyclopropanation reactions and the construction of complex natural product analogs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing unique odorants and flavor compounds with complex molecular signatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-2-Ene, 2-Methyl-
CAS No.	157372-14-0
Molecular Formula	C7H10O
Molecular Weight	110.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene; 2-Methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene; 2-Methyl-1-oxaspiro[2.4]hept-2-ene; 2-Methyloxepin; 2-Methyl-7-oxanorbornene; 2-Methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptene
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Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-2-Ene, 2-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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