Description

Methyl 3-Oxetane Acetate is a high-value, functionalized oxetane derivative serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained-ring structure combined with an ester functionality makes it a critical intermediate for introducing the oxetane moiety into target molecules, enhancing their physicochemical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for incorporating the metabolically stable oxetane ring into drug candidates to improve metabolic stability, solubility, and potency.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the oxetane group can modulate activity and environmental profile.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties like adhesion, flexibility, or chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A valuable precursor for synthesizing advanced electronic materials requiring specific ring structures for optimal performance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical reactions involving strained heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Oxetane Acetate
CAS No.	1217800-69-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxetanecarboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 3-oxetanecarboxylate; Methyl oxetane-3-carboxylate; 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)oxetane; Oxetane-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Oxetane Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor quality documentation to meet specific regulatory or customer requirements.

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). The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	To be provided on COA
Density	To be provided on COA

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