Description

4-Methyl-Oxetane-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity oxetane derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique strained ring structure and functional group compatibility, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with high precision. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its oxetane ring for enhanced biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating novel polymers with specific thermal, mechanical, or optical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and the exploration of new reaction pathways involving strained heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-Oxetane-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	27995-19-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-methyloxetane-2-carboxylate; Methyl 4-methyl-2-oxetanecarboxylate; 2-Oxetanecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester; (4-Methyl-2-oxetanyl)methyl carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-Oxetane-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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