Description

Methyl 3-(Benzyloxy)Cyclobutanecarboxylate is a high-value, synthetically versatile cyclobutane derivative. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and advanced pharmaceutical intermediate, enabling the synthesis of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Chiral Building Block: Used in asymmetric synthesis to introduce the cyclobutane ring system with defined stereochemistry, which is valuable in medicinal chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in transition metal catalysis and organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: Employed in methodological studies and scale-up process development within R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(Benzyloxy)Cyclobutanecarboxylate
CAS No.	4934-98-9
Molecular Formula	C13H16O3
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(benzyloxy)cyclobutanecarboxylate; 3-(Benzyloxy)cyclobutanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Cyclobutanecarboxylic acid, 3-(phenylmethoxy)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-benzyloxycyclobutanecarboxylate; 3-Benzyloxy-cyclobutanecarboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our chemical intermediates. Production follows current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) principles where applicable, and each batch is analyzed to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC or GC), chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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