Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene-2-Carbonitrile is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring an oxirane (epoxide) ring fused to a diene nitrile system, making it a valuable and reactive synthon in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained-ring structure and functional group combination are critical for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity intermediate is essential for chemists and R&D teams in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring complex, strained-ring scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection with potentially novel modes of action.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for specialty polymers or functional materials where the epoxide and nitrile groups can be utilized for cross-linking or further modification.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in [3+2] cycloaddition reactions and other ring-opening or functionalization transformations to introduce complexity into target molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies and exploring new chemical space in catalysis and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	857633-15-9
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO
Molecular Weight	131.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-diene; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-diene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-diene; Oxirane, 2-cyano-3,5-cyclohexadiene-1,2-epoxy-; 1,2-Epoxy-2-cyano-3,5-cyclohexadiene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory and quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the reactive epoxide moiety, store separately from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.