Description

1-(Oxetan-3-Yl)Propan-2-One (CAS NO 1207175-39-0) is a versatile oxetane-containing ketone building block valued for its unique three-dimensional structure and reactive carbonyl group. This compound is essential for medicinal chemistry and advanced material synthesis, enabling the introduction of the oxetane moiety to modulate physicochemical properties. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing the metabolically stable oxetane ring to improve pharmacokinetic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the oxetane group can enhance biological activity and environmental profile.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical characteristics.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for synthesizing novel ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up services for clients requiring specific oxetane derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Oxetan-3-Yl)Propan-2-One
CAS No.	1207175-39-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetonyloxetane; 2-Propanone, 1-(3-oxetanyl)-; 1-(Oxetan-3-yl)acetone; Oxetan-3-ylacetone; 3-Oxetanepropan-2-one; 3-(2-Oxopropyl)oxetane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Oxetan-3-Yl)Propan-2-One is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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