Description

3,3A,4,4A,7,7A,8,8A-Octahydro-3-Methyl-4,8-Methano-2H-Indeno[5,6-B]Furan-2-One is a high-purity, complex bicyclic lactone compound valued for its unique structural framework. This specialized chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly within fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its rigid, functionalized core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral scaffold or starting material in stereoselective catalytic reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces in organic chemistry.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex musk or woody odorant molecules due to its fused ring system.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3A,4,4A,7,7A,8,8A-Octahydro-3-Methyl-4,8-Methano-2H-Indeno[5,6-B]Furan-2-One
CAS No.	93893-92-6
Molecular Formula	C14H18O2
Molecular Weight	218.29 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4,8-methano-2H-indeno[5,6-b]furan-2-one, octahydro-; Octahydro-3-methyl-4,8-methano-2H-indeno[5,6-b]furan-2-one; 4,8-Methano-2H-indeno[5,6-b]furan-2-one, octahydro-3-methyl-; 3-Methylhexahydro-4,8-methanoindeno[5,6-b]furan-2(3aH,4H,7H,8H)-one; Bicyclic Lactone Intermediate 93893-92-6
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,3A,4,4A,7,7A,8,8A-Octahydro-3-Methyl-4,8-Methano-2H-Indeno[5,6-B]Furan-2-One adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized and released with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support customer audits and can provide material for qualification against pharmaceutical or research-grade specifications.

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 after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccant in the storage area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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