Description

Bicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-1-Acetic Acid, -α--Methylene- (9Ci) is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a reactive methylene group adjacent to the carboxylic acid functionality. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical building block for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, complex natural product analogs, and high-value fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, strained ring systems for enhanced biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its bicyclic scaffold can contribute to unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures, including natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts due to its rigid, three-dimensional structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for electronics and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-1-Acetic Acid, -α--Methylene- (9Ci)
CAS No.	680179-44-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylenebicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1-acetic acid; α-Methylenebicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1-acetic acid; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1-acetic acid, α-methylene-; 1-Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexylideneacetic acid; (Bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-1-ylidene)acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of Bicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-1-Acetic Acid, -α--Methylene- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to supplying material that meets the exacting requirements of advanced organic synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.