
Catalog Number	AR005UTM
Chemical Name	6H-Indeno[1,2-b]oxirene,1a,6a-dihydro-
CAS Number	768-22-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8O
Molecular Weight	132.1592
MDL Number	MFCD00046870
SMILES	c1ccc2c(c1)C1OC1C2

6H-Indeno[1,2-b]oxirene,1a,6a-dihydro-, also known as oxirene, is a valuable compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis as a highly reactive intermediate. Due to its strained three-membered ring structure, oxirene exhibits unique reactivity profiles that make it a versatile building block in the development of complex organic molecules. In chemical synthesis, oxirene is often employed in cycloaddition reactions, facilitating the formation of intricate ring systems and enabling the rapid construction of molecular frameworks with high structural complexity. Additionally, oxirene's predisposition to undergo cascade reactions contributes to its utility in the efficient assembly of diverse molecular architectures, making it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists seeking to streamline complex molecule synthesis. The strategic incorporation of 6H-Indeno[1,2-b]oxirene,1a,6a-dihydro- in chemical synthesis methodologies highlights its significance as a key player in the advancement of synthetic organic chemistry.