6-Hydroxyhexahydro-2H-3,5-methanocyclopenta[b]furan-2-one, CAS No. 92343-46-9

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92343-46-9

Catalog No. EBD2224234

CAS 92343-46-9

Name 6-Hydroxyhexahydro-2H-3,5-methanocyclopenta[b]furan-2-one

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 6-Hydroxyhexahydro-2H-3,5-methanocyclopenta[b]furan-2-one 2-Hydroxy-4-oxa-tricyclo[4.2.1.03.7]nonan-5-one N-hydroxy-5-norbornene-2,3-secondimide 2-Hydroxy-4-oxo-tricyclo[4.2.1.03.7]nonan-5-one 2-hydroxy-4-oxatricyclo[4.2.1.03,7]nonan-5-one

Molecular Formula: C8H10O3

Molecular Weight: 154.16

MDL Number: MFCD00988184

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Polymers and Macromolecular Materials > Epoxy and Epoxy Resin Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Other Organic Building Blocks

Product Description:

2-Hydroxy-4-oxatricyclo[4.2.1.0³,⁷]nonan-5-one is a complex, polycyclic organic compound featuring a bridged oxa-tricyclic structure. This molecule contains both a ketone and a hydroxyl group within a rigid, fused ring system, making it a unique and highly functionalized building block. Its primary application is as a key intermediate or monomer in the synthesis of advanced polymers and specialty materials. The strained ring system and specific functional groups make it valuable for constructing polymers with tailored thermal, mechanical, or optical properties. It is particularly relevant in the development of high-performance epoxy resins and other thermosetting polymers, where its structure can contribute to cross-linking density and final material performance. While its main utility lies in materials science, its intricate and functionalized structure also makes it a valuable, albeit specialized, organic synthesis building block for chemists exploring novel molecular architectures or complex natural product analogs.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 365.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 174.7 °C

Density: 1.451 g/cm3