Description

Octahydrodimethyl-2,5-Methano-2H-Indeno[1,2-B]Oxirene is a specialized organic compound featuring a complex polycyclic structure that incorporates an oxirene (epoxide) ring. This unique architecture makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds and exploring new chemical spaces. The compound, with CAS No. 94021-60-0, is supplied to meet the stringent purity requirements of modern chemical research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with polycyclic frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and performance materials where its rigid, oxygenated structure imparts specific properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on epoxide ring-opening reactions and cascade cyclizations.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as a precursor for synthesizing novel odorants or flavor compounds with unique organoleptic profiles derived from its complex hydrocarbon backbone.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octahydrodimethyl-2,5-Methano-2H-Indeno[1,2-B]Oxirene
CAS No.	94021-60-0
Molecular Formula	C14H20O
Molecular Weight	204.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Methano-2H-indeno[1,2-b]oxirene, octahydro-1,1-dimethyl-; 1,1-Dimethyloctahydro-2,5-methano-2H-indeno[1,2-b]oxirene; Dimethyloctahydromethanoindenooxirene; Epoxy-dimethyl-methanoindene (derivative); Polycyclic epoxide C14H20O; Advanced pharmaceutical intermediate 94021-60-0; Research-grade epoxide building block.
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Quality Control

Our Octahydrodimethyl-2,5-Methano-2H-Indeno[1,2-B]Oxirene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to the reactive epoxide moiety, the material should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent moisture absorption or degradation. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Premium Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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