Description

(3-Cyanooxetan-3-Yl)Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value, multifunctional chemical building block featuring both a reactive oxetane ring and a cyano group. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of advanced polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, enabling the introduction of both rigidity and polarity into target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, specialty polymer, and advanced materials sectors. Its utility lies in facilitating complex molecular architectures through efficient, convergent synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel small-molecule therapeutics.
• Polymer Science & Material Development: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with tailored thermal, mechanical, and optical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, where its functional groups contribute to bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A valuable precursor for synthesizing organic electronic materials, where the oxetane and nitrile functionalities aid in molecular alignment and charge transport.
• Cross-linking Agent for Coatings: Employed in UV-curable or thermally curable resin formulations to enhance coating durability, adhesion, and chemical resistance.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential compound for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Cyanooxetan-3-Yl)Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1050611-00-1
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO3
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (3-Cyanooxetan-3-Yl)acetate; 3-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3-cyanooxetane; 3-Cyano-3-oxetanylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Oxetane-3-acetic acid, 3-cyano-, ethyl ester; 3-Cyanooxetane-3-acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (3-Cyano-3-oxetanyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(3-cyanooxetan-3-yl)acetate
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Quality Control

Our (3-Cyanooxetan-3-Yl)Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.