Description

Oxetane-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and highly reactive heterocyclic building block, specifically a four-membered cyclic ether bearing an aldehyde functional group. Its unique strained-ring structure and reactive aldehyde moiety make it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and material science research. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create unique bioactive scaffolds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing advanced polymers with tailored properties, such as high-performance resins or biodegradable materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and bioconjugation reagents due to its reactive aldehyde group, which can form stable linkages with amines.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block in exploratory chemistry for discovering new reactions and synthesizing complex natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxetane-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1305207-52-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6O2
Molecular Weight	86.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxetanecarboxaldehyde; 3-Formyloxetane; Oxetan-3-ylmethanal; 3-Oxetanylcarbaldehyde; 1,3-Epoxypropan-2-carbaldehyde; 3-Oxetanealdehyde; Oxetane-3-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our Oxetane-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, and we support custom purity requirements to meet specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential concentration changes. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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

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