Description

Bicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-Ene-2,5-Dione CAS NO 53735-22-1 is a specialized bicyclic diketone compound featuring a strained cyclopropane ring fused to a cyclohexadienedione system. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate for synthesizing complex organic frameworks. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials research sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments requiring its distinct bicyclic core.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable tool for synthetic organic chemists in universities and corporate R&D labs exploring new reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-Ene-2,5-Dione
CAS No.	53735-22-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2
Molecular Weight	122.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-4-ene-2,5-dione; 2,5-Dioxobicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride; 3-Oxatricyclo[4.1.0.0²,⁷]heptane-2,5-dione; Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene-2,5-dione; 4,7-Dihydro-1,3-dioxepin-4,7-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-Ene-2,5-Dione is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key specifications such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and development as well as scale-up synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.