Description

Oxepine is a versatile seven-membered heterocyclic compound containing one oxygen atom, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique unsaturated structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D departments in the fine chemical, life sciences, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules and potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for developing novel polymers and specialty materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to construct complex polycyclic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel ligands for transition metal catalysis in asymmetric synthesis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing certain aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxepine
CAS No.	291-70-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6O
Molecular Weight	94.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxacycloheptatriene; 1-Oxacyclohepta-1,3,5-triene; 1-Oxepine; Benzene oxide; 1,4-Epoxy-1,3,5-cycloheptatriene
EINECS	206-045-8

Quality Control

Our Oxepine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity assay and impurity profiling via GC or HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and safety parameters is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

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.