Description

3-(Nitromethyl)Oxetane is a high-value, functionalized oxetane building block containing a reactive nitromethyl group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced polymers, energetic materials, and complex pharmaceutical scaffolds. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing spirocyclic and other complex molecular architectures.
• Energetic Materials Precursor: Serves as a key monomer or cross-linker in the development of advanced, high-performance polymers and binders for propellants and explosives.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a versatile monomer for cationic ring-opening polymerization (CROP) to produce functional polyethers with pendant nitro groups for further chemical modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for creating new herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in coatings, adhesives, and resin formulations to introduce polarity and modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new chemical reactions and developing novel materials in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Nitromethyl)Oxetane
CAS No.	1313739-08-0
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO3
Molecular Weight	117.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Nitromethyl)oxetane; Oxetane, 3-(nitromethyl)-; 3-Nitromethyloxetane; 3-Oxetanemethanol, nitro-; Nitromethyloxetane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Nitromethyl)Oxetane is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Due to its reactive functional groups, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

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.