Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene, 2-Methoxy- is a specialized oxabicyclic compound with a unique strained ring structure, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity building block is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage its unique bicyclic scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel polymers or organic electronic materials with specific structural properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodology development in organic synthesis, including studies on ring-opening reactions and cycloadditions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene, 2-Methoxy-
CAS No.	857633-11-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-diene; 2-Methoxy-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-diene; 2-Methoxyoxepin; 1-Methoxy-2,4-cyclohexadiene epoxide; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2,4-dien-2-ol, methyl ether; Methoxyoxepin
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Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene, 2-Methoxy- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

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

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