Description

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Oxetane-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, multifunctional oxetane building block with a CAS number of 1416323-25-5. This compound is essential for medicinal chemistry and advanced materials research, offering a rigid, polar scaffold that can significantly influence the physicochemical properties of target molecules. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing conformational constraint and modulating solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific steric and electronic properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical characteristics.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Incorporated into the molecular design of electronic display components due to its stable, aromatic-containing oxetane structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating tool compounds and probes to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthesis projects requiring this specialized intermediate.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Oxetane-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1416323-25-5
Molecular Formula	C11H12O4
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)oxetane-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)oxetane; 4-Methoxyphenyl-oxetane-3-carboxylic acid; Oxetane-3-carboxylic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; 1416323-25-5; 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)oxetane-3-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Oxetane-3-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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