Description

1,3-Epoxybutane is a versatile four-membered heterocyclic compound, also known as oxetane, which serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its strained ring structure makes it a highly valuable monomer for polymerization and a reactive intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging its ring-opening reactions.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer for ring-opening polymerization (ROP) to produce polyethers and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in coatings, adhesives, and sealants to introduce ether linkages and modify material performance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cycloaddition and nucleophilic ring-opening reactions to construct complex heterocycles and chiral molecules.
• Fuel & Lubricant Additives: Incorporated into formulations to improve oxidative stability and performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3-Epoxybutane
CAS No.	2167-39-7
Molecular Formula	C4H8O
Molecular Weight	72.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxetane; Trimethylene oxide; 1,3-Propylene oxide; 1-Oxacyclobutane; 3-Oxabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane (derivative base structure); Hydroxytrimethylene; UNII-8M5F5B778O
EINECS	218-500-4

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Epoxybutane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 0.910
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.390 - 1.410

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