Description

1α,2α,3α,4α-Cyclobutanetetrol is a high-purity, multi-functional cyclobutane derivative characterized by its four hydroxyl groups. This unique polyol structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex nucleoside analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a scaffold for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer for producing specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical research for studying cyclobutane ring chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1α,2α,3α,4α-Cyclobutanetetrol
CAS No.	14110-40-8
Molecular Formula	C4H8O4
Molecular Weight	120.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclobutane-1,2,3,4-tetrol; (1R,2R,3R,4R)-Cyclobutane-1,2,3,4-tetrol; (1S,2S,3S,4S)-Cyclobutane-1,2,3,4-tetrol; all-cis-Cyclobutanetetrol; Tetrahydroxycyclobutane; 1,2,3,4-Cyclobutanetetrol; cis-1,2,3,4-Cyclobutanetetrol
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Quality Control

Our 1α,2α,3α,4α-Cyclobutanetetrol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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