Description

3-Oxocyclobutyl Benzoate is a high-purity organic compound featuring a cyclobutanone core esterified with benzoic acid, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to introduce specific molecular complexity into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex, strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, where the cyclobutanone moiety can impart unique biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for cycloaddition reactions, ring-expansion studies, and the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for monomers or cross-linking agents in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Useful for creating molecular probes and tags due to its reactive ketone functionality, which can be further derivatized.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Oxocyclobutyl Benzoate
CAS No.	1081559-36-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid 3-Oxocyclobutyl Ester; 3-Oxocyclobutyl Benzoate; Cyclobutanone, 3-(benzoyloxy)-; 3-(Benzoyloxy)cyclobutanone; 3-Oxocyclobutyl Benzoate (CAS 1081559-36-5)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Oxocyclobutyl Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.