Description

2-Oxetanone,3-(1-Methylethyl)-4-(2-Methylpropylidene)-(9Ci) is a specialized oxetanone derivative, a class of compounds featuring a four-membered lactone ring known for their utility as synthetic intermediates and building blocks. This compound matters for its role in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals where its unique strained-ring structure can impart specific reactivity and properties. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity, structurally complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its reactive lactone functionality.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating complex molecules used in flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and discovery chemistry to explore new reaction pathways involving strained heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxetanone,3-(1-Methylethyl)-4-(2-Methylpropylidene)-(9Ci)
CAS No.	342616-76-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Isopropyl-4-isopropylideneoxetan-2-one; 4-(2-Methylpropylidene)-3-(1-methylethyl)-2-oxetanone; β-Lactone, 3-isopropyl-4-isopropylidene-; 3-Isopropyl-4-isopropylidene-β-propiolactone; Oxetan-2-one, 3-(1-methylethyl)-4-(2-methylpropylidene)-; (9CI)
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material with a typical purity of ≥95% (by HPLC), tailored to meet specific research or process requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. Our quality management system supports development under cGMP guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be sensitive to moisture and prolonged exposure to air; consider storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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