Description

Methyl 1-Vinyl-2-Oxabicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-4-Carboxylate is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate featuring a unique bicyclic oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane scaffold with a reactive vinyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex, three-dimensional molecular architectures, which are increasingly sought after in modern drug discovery. It is primarily targeted at research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients with potentially improved efficacy and selectivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides that require complex, rigid molecular frameworks for enhanced target specificity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral auxiliary in catalytic reactions to induce stereoselectivity.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for other high-value specialty chemicals used in flavors, fragrances, and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 1-Vinyl-2-Oxabicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	2387596-36-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Vinyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 1-ethenyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylate; 2-Oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylic acid, 1-ethenyl-, methyl ester; MVOC; 1-Vinyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-methyl carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 1-Vinyl-2-Oxabicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-4-Carboxylate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified against established internal specifications using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.