1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane Property

Boiling point:

138 °C

Density 

0.93

refractive index 

1.4420 to 1.4460

storage temp. 

under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Light orange to Yellow

Safety

RIDADR 

UN 1993 3/PG III

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

2932990090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 56, p. 469, 1991 DOI: 10.1021/jo00001a095
Tetrahedron Letters, 29, p. 3941, 1988 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)80388-3