2-Methylene-1,3-dioxepane

• CAT Number: L010687
• CAS Number: 69814-56-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 114.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylidene-1,3-dioxepane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-6-7-4-2-3-5-8-6/h1-5H2
• InChIKey: AVUFZLGLMCACRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C=C1OCCCCO1

2-Methylene-1,3-dioxepane（Cat No.:L010687）is a seven-membered cyclic acetal featuring a reactive exocyclic methylene group. It is primarily used as a monomer in ring-opening polymerization to produce biodegradable and hydrophilic polyacetals. Its structure enables incorporation into copolymers with tailored degradation profiles, making it valuable in biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems, hydrogels, and resorbable materials. The dioxepane ring offers hydrolytic sensitivity, while the methylene group supports further functionalization or polymer modification. Its versatility and biocompatibility make it a promising building block in the design of advanced polymeric systems.