Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene, 3-Methoxy- is a high-value, specialized organic intermediate featuring a unique oxabicyclic structure with a methoxy substituent. This compound is critical for advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences industries for applications in novel drug discovery and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex heterocyclic targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require sophisticated bicyclic frameworks.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor for advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cycloaddition reactions and ring-opening transformations.
• Ligand Synthesis: Potential use in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene, 3-Methoxy-
CAS No.	857633-20-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-diene; 3-Methoxy-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-diene; 3-Methoxyoxepin; 1-Methoxy-2,4-cyclohexadiene-1-oxide; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-2,4-dien-3-ol, methyl ether; Methoxyoxepin; Oxepin, 3-methoxy-
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Quality Control

Our production of 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hepta-2,4-Diene, 3-Methoxy- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All materials are fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.