Description

7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylmethanol (Wxc08827) is a versatile bicyclic ether alcohol building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound matters for its rigid, oxygen-containing scaffold, which is highly valuable in the design and synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material chemistry. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, prostaglandins, and other bioactive molecules with complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its unique bicyclic structure for enhanced biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, crucial for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of high-value aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its oxygenated bicyclic framework.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in organic synthesis laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylmethanol (Wxc08827)
CAS No.	89897-18-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-methanol, 7-oxa-; 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-oxanorbornane; endo-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; exo-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; 7-Oxa-2-norbornanemethanol
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Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylmethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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