Description

4-(3-Oxetanyl)Phenol is a versatile phenolic compound featuring an oxetane ring, a key structural motif valued in advanced organic synthesis. This chemical serves as a critical building block for creating novel polymers, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty materials with enhanced properties. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and performance polymer industries seeking to innovate with high-value, functional monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging the oxetane ring for metabolic stability and improved pharmacokinetic properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a functional monomer to introduce hydroxyl and cyclic ether groups into epoxy resins, polycarbonates, and other high-performance polymers, enhancing adhesion, thermal stability, and cross-linking density.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with novel modes of action.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Incorporated into the molecular design of electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to fine-tune electronic and optical characteristics.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in coatings, adhesives, and sealants formulations where the oxetane and phenol functionalities enable controlled curing and network formation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry and material science research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Oxetanyl)Phenol
CAS No.	1402565-90-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Oxetan-3-yl)phenol; 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)oxetane; Phenol, 4-(3-oxetanyl)-; Oxetan-3-ylphenol; 4-Hydroxyphenyloxetane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(3-Oxetanyl)Phenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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