Description

Methyl 2-(Oxetan-3-Ylidene)Acetate is a versatile and highly functionalized chemical building block featuring a reactive oxetane ring conjugated with an acrylate ester moiety. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced biodegradability or specific reactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and pathways due to its bifunctional reactivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 2-(Oxetan-3-Ylidene)Acetate
CAS No.	1105665-34-6
Molecular Formula	C6H8O3
Molecular Weight	128.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (oxetan-3-ylidene)acetate; 2-(Oxetan-3-ylidene)acetic acid methyl ester; 3-Methyleneoxetane-3-acetic acid methyl ester; Oxetane-3-carboxylic acid, methylene-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-(3-oxetanylidene)acetate; Methyl oxetanylideneacetate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-(Oxetan-3-Ylidene)Acetate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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