Description

1α,4β-Dimethoxycycloheptane is a specialized organic compound featuring a seven-membered cycloheptane ring substituted with methoxy groups at specific stereochemical positions. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is particularly sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures, where precise stereochemistry is critical for biological activity or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring specific cycloheptane-based frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile building block for synthesizing complex natural products, specialty chemicals, and ligands for catalysis.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Used in the development and testing of new chiral catalysts and methodologies due to its defined stereocenters.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for creating novel polymers and advanced materials with specific structural properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-expansion reactions and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1α,4β-Dimethoxycycloheptane
CAS No.	30363-91-8
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-alpha,4-β-Dimethoxycycloheptane; (1R,4S)-1,4-Dimethoxycycloheptane; (1S,4R)-1,4-Dimethoxycycloheptane; Cycloheptane, 1,4-dimethoxy-, (1R,4S)-rel-; 1,4-Dimethoxy-cycloheptane; NSC 403116
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Quality Control

Our 1α,4β-Dimethoxycycloheptane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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