Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-En-2-Ol, 5-Methylene- is a specialized oxabicyclic compound featuring a reactive methylene group and an alcohol functional group, making it a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its unique three-dimensional structure, which is highly sought after for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as asymmetric synthesis and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with complex stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for creating complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-En-2-Ol, 5-Methylene-
CAS No.	876138-77-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylene-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-en-2-ol; 5-Methylene-2-hydroxy-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene-2-ol, 5-methylene-; Oxabicycloheptenol derivative; Chiral oxirane-fused cyclohexenol
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Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-3-En-2-Ol, 5-Methylene- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data (HPLC/GC) are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
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.