Description

7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane, 3,4-Bis(Methylene)- is a specialized bicyclic oxirane derivative that serves as a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. Its unique strained-ring structure containing both an oxirane and exocyclic methylene groups makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise stereochemistry and functional group introduction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic or heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for diversification.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties, such as epoxy resins or specialty coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for [3+2] cycloadditions, ring-opening reactions, and other transformations to access stereodefined targets.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful scaffold for constructing chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane, 3,4-Bis(Methylene)-
CAS No.	876506-39-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8O
Molecular Weight	108.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Bis(methylene)-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 3,4-Dimethylene-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, 3,4-dimethylidene-; Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene, 3,4-dimethylidene-, 7-oxide
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Quality Control

Our 7-Oxabicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane, 3,4-Bis(Methylene)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic analysis (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.