Description

1,2-Epoxyoctahydropentalene is a specialized epoxide compound with the CAS registry number 6567-98-2. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its strained ring system, which makes it a reactive building block for synthesizing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, leveraging its reactive epoxide moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can be incorporated to create bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for constructing complex, polycyclic organic molecules and natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing advanced materials, including liquid crystals and performance additives, due to its unique bicyclic framework.
• Chemical Derivatization: Functions as a starting material for generating a library of derivatives for high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Epoxyoctahydropentalene
CAS No.	6567-98-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Epoxyhexahydroindene; 1,2-Epoxyoctahydroindene; 1,2-Epoxyindane (hydrogenated); Bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, 1,2-epoxy-; Octahydro-1,2-epoxypentalene; 1,2-Epoxyperhydroindene; 1,2-Epoxyoctahydro-1H-indene
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Epoxyoctahydropentalene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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