Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-Ene, 3,4-Dimethyl- is a high-value, strained bicyclic oxirane derivative that serves as a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. Its unique fused ring system containing an epoxide moiety makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce functional complexity and stereochemical control into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic or heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its strained epoxide ring can be opened to introduce specific functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specialized thermal or mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-opening reactions, cycloadditions, and asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-Ene, 3,4-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	189458-00-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene; 3,4-Dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene; 3,4-Dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene; 3,4-Dimethyl-7-oxanorbornene; 3,4-Dimethyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene; Dimethyl oxanorbornene epoxide
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Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-Ene, 3,4-Dimethyl- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the reactive epoxide moiety, store separately from strong acids, bases, and reducing agents.

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.