Description

2-Oxetaneacetic Acid is a versatile and highly reactive four-membered heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its strained oxetane ring and carboxylic acid functionality make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with enhanced properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry for probing structure-activity relationships.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific ring systems for bioactivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal, mechanical, or optical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis & R&D: A fundamental starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxetaneacetic Acid
CAS No.	1416271-20-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxetan-2-ylacetic Acid; 2-Oxetanylacetic Acid; (Oxetan-2-yl)acetic Acid; 2-Oxetanecarboxylic Acid, homologue; Oxetane-2-acetic Acid; 3-Oxetanecarboxylic Acid (common misnomer); 2-Oxetane Acetic Acid; 1416271-20-9
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Quality Control

Our 2-Oxetaneacetic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality system supports development and cGMP manufacturing requirements for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for prolonged storage or after opening to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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