Description

6-Oxabicyclo[3.2.1]Oct-3-En-7-One is a versatile bicyclic lactone compound with a unique bridged oxygen heterocycle structure. This molecular framework makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a key chiral building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring chiral, bridged oxygen-containing scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure can contribute to unique biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing natural product analogs, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for developing novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties derived from its lactone functionality.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-opening reactions and asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxabicyclo[3.2.1]Oct-3-En-7-One
CAS No.	4720-83-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one; 2-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-3-one; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dione monoethylene acetal; 6-Oxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-7-one; 2-Oxa-3-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene
EINECS	225-207-8

Quality Control

Our production of 6-Oxabicyclo[3.2.1]Oct-3-En-7-One adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can provide material for regulatory filings upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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