Description

3H-6,8A-Methano-1H-Cyclohepta[C]Furan-1-One,Hexahydro-3,3-Dimethyl-7-Methylene-,(3Ar,6R,8Ar)-(9Ci) is a high-purity, complex bicyclic lactone compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique and rigid molecular framework makes it a valuable chiral building block and key intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to introduce sophisticated stereochemical complexity into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring stereochemically defined structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific biological activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for the creation of novel musk-like or woody odorants and flavor compounds due to its complex polycyclic nature.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized as a scaffold for constructing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and discovery chemistry for exploring new chemical spaces and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3H-6,8A-Methano-1H-Cyclohepta[C]Furan-1-One,Hexahydro-3,3-Dimethyl-7-Methylene-,(3Ar,6R,8Ar)-(9Ci)
CAS No.	811811-12-8
Molecular Formula	C13H18O2
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexahydro-3,3-dimethyl-7-methylene-3H-6,8a-methano-1H-cyclohepta[c]furan-1-one; (3aR,6R,8aR)-Hexahydro-3,3-dimethyl-7-methylene-3H-6,8a-methano-1H-cyclohepta[c]furan-1-one; (3aR,6R,8aR)-3,3-Dimethyl-7-methylenebicyclo[4.3.1]decan-8-one; 7-Methylenebicyclo[4.3.1]decan-8-one derivative; Bicyclic γ-lactone; Chiral bicyclic lactone intermediate.
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Quality Control

Our production of this advanced intermediate adheres to strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral analysis to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 (15-25°C). The compound may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to heat and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
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.