Description

4-Methylenespiro[2.4]Heptane is a specialized spirocyclic hydrocarbon building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique strained-ring structure and reactive methylene group make it a valuable precursor for developing novel polymers, fine chemicals, and complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating high-performance materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for constructing complex, three-dimensional scaffolds in drug discovery programs, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, where its spirocyclic core can impart unique biological activity and environmental stability.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties for aerospace or electronics applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chelating ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing unique musk-like or woody odorants due to its complex hydrocarbon skeleton.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable tool for studying reaction mechanisms, strain-release chemistry, and the synthesis of novel carbon frameworks.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Methylenespiro[2.4]Heptane
CAS No.	24308-54-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Spiro[2.4]hept-4-ene; 4-Methylenespiro[2.4]heptane; 4-Methylidene-spiro[2.4]heptane; Spiro(2,4)hept-4-ene; 4-Methylenespiro(2.4)heptane; Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 6-methylene-; 6-Methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methylenespiro[2.4]Heptane is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for critical R&D and scale-up processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and moisture; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term 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.