Description

2H-Oxete is a highly reactive, strained heterocyclic organic compound with a four-membered ring containing an oxygen atom. Its unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating strained ring systems and oxygen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its oxete ring can impart specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties due to its ring-strain energy.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of novel ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a specialized intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrances, dyes, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in ring-opening reactions, cycloadditions, and other transformative organic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2H-Oxete
CAS No.	287-25-2
Molecular Formula	C3H4O
Molecular Weight	56.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxetene; 2H-Oxete; Oxacyclobutene; 1-Oxacyclobut-2-ene; Oxet-2-ene; 2-Oxabutadiene; 2H-Oxetene; 1,2-Epoxypropene
EINECS	206-006-9

Quality Control

Every batch of 2H-Oxete is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. Containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential concentration of peroxides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.