Description

3,3A,4,4A,5,7A,8,8A-Octahydro-3-Methyl-4,8-Methano-2H-Indeno[5,6-B]Furan-2-One is a high-purity, complex bicyclic lactone compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused ring structure makes it a valuable key intermediate and building block for the development of novel chemical entities. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where it is used to construct more complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers, resins, or liquid crystals due to its rigid, fused structure.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral starting material or auxiliary in stereoselective reactions to create enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use in synthesizing novel odorants or flavor compounds with unique organoleptic properties derived from its lactone moiety.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3A,4,4A,5,7A,8,8A-Octahydro-3-Methyl-4,8-Methano-2H-Indeno[5,6-B]Furan-2-One
CAS No.	93893-94-8
Molecular Formula	C13H16O2
Molecular Weight	204.27 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-Methyloctahydro-4,8-methanoindeno[5,6-b]furan-2-one; Bicyclic Lactone Intermediate 93893-94-8
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,3A,4,4A,5,7A,8,8A-Octahydro-3-Methyl-4,8-Methano-2H-Indeno[5,6-B]Furan-2-One adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and can be tailored to support regulatory filings for pharmaceutical or agrochemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.