Description

2-Methyl-2-Hydroxymethyloxetane is a versatile heterocyclic building block, specifically a substituted oxetane, valued for its bifunctional reactivity. This compound is a critical intermediate in advanced polymer synthesis, enabling the creation of materials with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing high-performance coatings, adhesives, and drug delivery systems.

Application

• Polymer Chemistry: Key monomer for synthesizing polyoxetanes and other high-performance polymers used in coatings, elastomers, and adhesives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the formulation of thermosetting resins to improve hardness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Construction: Utilized as a core or branching unit due to its well-defined functionality.
• Surface Modification: Imparts specific functional groups to material surfaces to alter wettability, adhesion, or biocompatibility.
• UV-Curable Systems: Component in formulations for inks, coatings, and 3D printing resins that cure rapidly under UV light.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Hydroxymethyloxetane
CAS No.	61266-71-5
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methyloxetane; 2-Methyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxetane; 2-Methyl-2-oxetanemethanol; 3-Hydroxymethyl-3-methyloxetane; Oxetane, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-; Trimethylolpropane oxetane (TMPO); BMO (common abbreviation); 3-Methyl-3-oxetanemethanol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-2-Hydroxymethyloxetane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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