Description

6Alpha, 7Alpha-Epoxy-2-Oxabicyclo[3.3.0]Octan-3-One is a specialized bicyclic lactone compound with a unique epoxy-oxabicyclo structure, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its ability to impart specific stereochemistry and functional complexity in advanced organic syntheses, enabling the production of high-value, biologically active molecules. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a building block to construct stereochemically defined frameworks for natural products and bioactive compounds.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Employed in discovery chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Process Chemistry Development: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in scaling up synthetic routes under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high-purity chiral intermediates.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	6Alpha, 7Alpha-Epoxy-2-Oxabicyclo[3.3.0]Octan-3-One
CAS No.	26115-01-5
Molecular Formula	C7H8O3
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(6α,7α)-7,8-Epoxy-2-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]octan-3-one; 6α,7α-Epoxy-2-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]octan-3-one; 2-Oxabicyclo[3.3.0]octan-3-one, 6α,7α-epoxy-; 6,7-Epoxy-2-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]octan-3-one; Bicyclic epoxy lactone; 6α,7α-Epoxy-3-oxa-2-oxobicyclo[3.3.0]octane
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Quality Control

Our 6Alpha, 7Alpha-Epoxy-2-Oxabicyclo[3.3.0]Octan-3-One is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single impurity	≤ 0.5%
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.