Description

Methyl 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylate is a specialized bicyclic oxanorbornene derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique bridged oxabicyclic structure makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to introduce functional complexity and stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex, bridged-ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer for creating polymers with specific thermal, mechanical, or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct stereochemically defined, polycyclic frameworks.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Useful scaffold for designing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specialty flavors, fragrances, and performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylate
CAS No.	86708-65-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxy-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; Methyl 2,3-epoxy-5-norbornene-2-carboxylate; 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Oxanorbornene carboxylate methyl ester; Bicyclic oxirane ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

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