Description

Benzyl 3-Oxocyclobutanecarboxylate is a high-purity organic ester building block of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its unique cyclobutane-1,3-dione core structure makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex, strained-ring molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring strained carbocyclic or heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent precursor in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in [4+2] cycloadditions, ring-expansion reactions, and as a scaffold for natural product synthesis in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and labeled compounds for studying biological pathways and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 3-Oxocyclobutanecarboxylate
CAS No.	198995-91-4
Molecular Formula	C12H12O3
Molecular Weight	204.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl 3-Oxocyclobutanecarboxylate; 3-Oxocyclobutanecarboxylic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl Cyclobutane-1,3-dione-1-carboxylate; 1-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)cyclobutane-1,3-dione; 1-Carbobenzyloxycyclobutane-1,3-dione; 1,3-Cyclobutanedione, 1-(phenylmethoxy)carbonyl]-; (1,3-Dioxocyclobutyl)carboxylic Acid Benzyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl 3-Oxocyclobutanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to quality supports applications requiring high-purity building blocks for GMP and non-GMP synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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