Description

Bis(Cyclobutane-1-Yl) Ketone is a specialized organic compound featuring two cyclobutyl groups attached to a central ketone functionality. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex, strained-ring molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring strained carbocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cycloaddition reactions and the construction of complex natural product analogs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Cyclobutane-1-Yl) Ketone
CAS No.	4415-97-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Dicyclobutyl ketone; Dicyclobutyl ketone; Bis(cyclobutyl) ketone; 1,1'-Dicyclobutylmethanone; Cyclobutyl ketone; Ketone, bis(cyclobutyl)-; 1-Cyclobutyl-1-cyclobutanone
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Cyclobutane-1-Yl) Ketone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

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.