Description

Ethyl 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]Dec-7-Ene-7-Carboxylate is a versatile spirocyclic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused ring structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of spirocyclic drug candidates, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents and antiviral compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with spirocyclic motifs for enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialized polymers and resins with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed as a building block for synthesizing complex, naturally-derived odorants and flavoring agents with musk or amber characteristics.
• Academic & Process R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in cycloaddition and ring-opening reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, catalysts, and ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]Dec-7-Ene-7-Carboxylate
CAS No.	38334-83-7
Molecular Formula	C12H16O4
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Ethoxycarbonyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-7-ene; Ethyl 7-Oxa-3,4-dioxatricyclo[4.2.1.02,5]non-3-ene-7-carboxylate; 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-7-ene-7-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 7-Carbethoxy-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]dec-7-ene; Ethyl 7-oxa-3,4-dioxatricyclo[4.2.1.0²,⁵]non-3-ene-7-carboxylate; Spirocyclic ketal ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]Dec-7-Ene-7-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.