Description

1-Benzyl-7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane is a specialized oxabicyclic compound featuring a benzyl substituent, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for applications in asymmetric synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, especially those containing fused heterocyclic or bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific three-dimensional structural motifs for biological activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Serves as a chiral scaffold or precursor for ligands used in transition metal-catalyzed reactions to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including ring-opening and functionalization reactions of strained oxabicyclic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane
CAS No.	7583-78-0
Molecular Formula	C13H16O
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 7-Benzyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; Benzyloxirane-fused cyclohexane; 1-Benzyl-7-oxa-bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 3-Oxa-4-benzyltricyclo[3.2.1.02,4]octane (alternative structural name); 1-Benzyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; Oxirane, 2-benzyl-2,3-epoxybicyclo[4.1.0]heptane (related)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature (store away from light), the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Premium Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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