Description

(3S,4R)-1,2,3,4-Tetramethyl-1-Cyclobutene is a high-purity, stereochemically defined cyclobutene derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its rigid, substituted cyclobutene core serves as a versatile chiral building block for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemical control. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a key precursor for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for synthesizing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in ring-opening and cycloaddition reactions.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Potential use in the synthesis of complex, stereoisomerically pure odorants and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3S,4R)-1,2,3,4-Tetramethyl-1-Cyclobutene
CAS No.	2417-87-0
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S,4R)-1,2,3,4-Tetramethylcyclobut-1-ene; 1,2,3,4-Tetramethyl-1-cyclobutene; Tetramethylcyclobutene; 1-Cyclobutene, 1,2,3,4-tetramethyl-, (3S,4R)-; (3S-cis)-1,2,3,4-Tetramethyl-1-cyclobutene
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Quality Control

Our (3S,4R)-1,2,3,4-Tetramethyl-1-Cyclobutene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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