1-Methyl-6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane

Ref. 3D-FM75986

Product Information

• Name: 1-Methyl-6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-Methyl-6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane is a lipase inhibitor that has been used to synthesize epoxy, episulfide and regioselective peroxide derivatives. This compound has also been used in the synthesis of azido carbocyclic nucleosides, purine analogues, and divalent nucleobases. The stereoselectivity of this compound has been studied for the oxidation of polyhydric alcohols. 1-Methyl-6-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane is a precursor for some purine analogues such as 6-chloropurine riboside and 6-bromopurine riboside, which are used as antiviral agents in the treatment of HIV infection.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 98.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colourless To Yellow Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O/c1-6-4-2-3-5(6)7-6/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=XMDQJXIEKHMDMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC12CCCC1O2