Description

Isochroman CAS NO 493-05-0 is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzene ring fused with a tetrahydropyran ring. This unique bicyclic structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a benzodihydropyran scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Used in the production of complex aroma chemicals and synthetic musk compounds due to its stable, oxygen-containing heterocyclic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isochroman
CAS No.	493-05-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10O
Molecular Weight	134.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dihydro-1H-2-benzopyran; 1H-2-Benzopyran, 3,4-dihydro-; Isochroman (3,4-dihydro-1H-2-benzopyran); 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran; 2H-1-Benzopyran, 3,4-dihydro-; Benzodihydropyran; Isochromane; Contact for details on additional trade names.
EINECS	207-777-5

Quality Control

Our Isochroman is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including standard technical and high-purity grades suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥98.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	Contact for details

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