Description

7-Oxanorbornadiene is a versatile and highly reactive bicyclic organic compound, serving as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained structure makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is critical for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to create new bioactive compounds.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers and specialty materials with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions as a dienophile to construct complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating novel ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of high-value fine chemicals and flavors & fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxanorbornadiene
CAS No.	6569-83-1
Molecular Formula	C6H6O
Molecular Weight	94.11 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene; 1,4-Epoxy-1,4-dihydro-1,4-ethenonaphthalene; Oxanorbornadiene; 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptadiene; 1,4-Epoxynaphthalene; 1,4-Epoxy-1,4-dihydronaphthalene; 7-Oxa-2,5-norbornadiene
EINECS	229-475-6

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxanorbornadiene is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.