7-Methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one

• CAT Number: R060193
• CAS Number: 28940-11-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 178.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Calone 1951; Watermelon Ketone
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 7-methyl-1,5-benzodioxepin-3-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-7-2-3-9-10(4-7)13-6-8(11)5-12-9/h2-4H,5-6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: SWUIQEBPZIHZQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCC(=O)CO2

7-Methyl-2H-1,5-benzodioxepin-3(4H)-one（Cat No.:R060193）is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused benzene-dioxepin ring system with a ketone group at the 3-position and a methyl substituent at the 7-position. It possesses a seven-membered dioxepin ring incorporating two oxygen atoms, contributing to its unique electronic and steric properties. This compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. Its rigid, oxygen-rich framework supports applications in medicinal chemistry, particularly in designing bioactive molecules and enzyme inhibitors. The compound’s structure also makes it suitable for further functionalization in synthetic research.