Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a strained bicyclic oxirane (epoxide) ring fused to a carboxylic acid functional group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile chemical building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecules and exploring novel chemical spaces.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, functionalized cyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the epoxide moiety can introduce specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, ligands, and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and material science.
• Polymer Modification: The reactive epoxide and acid groups allow for ring-opening polymerization or grafting onto polymer chains to modify material properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and discovery chemistry for creating new compound libraries and exploring reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	273917-42-3
Molecular Formula	C7H10O3
Molecular Weight	142.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxy-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane-1-carboxylic acid; 1,2-Epoxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid; Cyclohexene oxide-1-carboxylic acid; Oxirane, (1-carboxycyclohexyl)-, cis-; (1R,6S)-7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane-1-carboxylic acid (for enantiomer); Cyclohexene carboxylic acid epoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards in pharmaceutical and fine chemical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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