Description

3-Isopropyloxetane-3-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized oxetane-based carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a valuable multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a strained oxetane ring and a carboxylic acid group, enables its use in creating novel polymers, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemicals with tailored properties. This compound is particularly relevant for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to introduce steric bulk and polarity into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring rigid, polar scaffolds to modulate bioavailability and potency.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for synthesizing novel polyesters and other functional polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: The oxetane and acid functionalities make it a useful precursor for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced coatings, adhesives, and composites where chemical resistance and stability are critical.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The carboxylic acid group can be readily derivatized for use in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Isopropyloxetane-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	114012-39-4
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxy-3-isopropyloxetane; 3-Isopropyl-3-oxetanecarboxylic acid; Oxetane-3-carboxylic acid, 3-isopropyl-; 3-(1-Methylethyl)oxetane-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Isopropyloxetane-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Isopropyloxetan-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Isopropyl-3-carboxyoxetane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Isopropyloxetane-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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