Description

3-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity bicyclic organic compound featuring a fused oxirane and cyclopropane ring system. This unique heterocyclic structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical building block for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its strained ring system for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers and functional materials with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-opening and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	693248-53-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8O3
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; 3-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxylic acid; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxylic acid, 3-oxa-; Oxabicyclohexanecarboxylic acid; (1R,5S,6r)-3-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxylic acid (for chiral form); 6-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-3-carboxylic acid (alternative numbering); 3-Oxa-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]Hexane-6-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality protocols suitable for research and process development applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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