Description

3-Methylideneoxetane is a highly reactive, strained heterocyclic compound featuring an oxetane ring with an exocyclic methylidene group. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and polymer science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for introducing the oxetane moiety into drug candidates, potentially improving metabolic stability, solubility, and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel active ingredients, such as herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its reactive scaffold.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating labeled compounds or probes to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylideneoxetane
CAS No.	10242-62-3
Molecular Formula	C4H6O
Molecular Weight	70.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyleneoxetane; Oxetane, 3-methylene-; 3-Methylideneoxacyclobutane; 3-Oxetanemethylene; Methyleneoxetane; 3-Methylenoxetan; 3-Methylidene-1-oxacyclobutane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Methylideneoxetane is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, ideally at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use and stored away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.