Description

3-tert-Butyl-Cyclobutanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyclobutanone ring substituted with a bulky tert-butyl group. This unique sterically hindered structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for the development of novel molecules and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for constructing complex, sterically defined molecular scaffolds in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel active ingredients with specific three-dimensional properties.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a precursor for ligands or monomers in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cycloaddition reactions, ring-expansion studies, and the synthesis of other strained ring systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Investigated for the synthesis of novel musk or other fragrance compounds with unique olfactory profiles.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly those exploring steric effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butyl-Cyclobutanone
CAS No.	20614-90-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)cyclobutanone; 3-tert-Butylcyclobutanone; tert-Butylcyclobutanone; 3-(tert-Butyl)cyclobutanone; Cyclobutanone, 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 3-(2-Methyl-2-propanyl)cyclobutanone
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Quality Control

Our 3-tert-Butyl-Cyclobutanone is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

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

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