Description

1-Oxaspiro[2.5]Octane-2-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized spirocyclic organic compound featuring a carboxylic acid functional group integrated into a unique oxaspiro framework. This distinct molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for constructing complex molecular targets.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with spirocyclic or constrained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the spiro structure can impart unique biological activity and stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialized polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile precursor for further chemical transformations, including esterification, amidation, and ring-opening reactions to create diverse chemical libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid and heterocyclic oxygen make it a candidate for designing novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Oxaspiro[2.5]Octane-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6190-79-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12O3
Molecular Weight	156.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Oxaspiro[2.5]octane-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-1-oxaspiro[2.5]octane; Spiro[cyclopropane-1,2'-[1,4]oxazepane]-3'-carboxylic acid; 1-Oxa-2-azaspiro[2.5]octane-3-carboxylic acid (related structure); Oxaspirooctane carboxylic acid; Cyclopropanespiro-2-tetrahydrofurancarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Oxaspiro[2.5]Octane-2-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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