Description

Oxetane, 3-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylmethoxy)Methyl]-3-Ethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized oxetane derivative featuring a norbornene moiety, making it a valuable bifunctional monomer for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is engineered to introduce both cyclic ether and alkene functionalities into polymer backbones, enabling the creation of materials with tailored properties such as enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and controlled cross-linking density. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the polymer, coatings, and advanced adhesive industries for developing next-generation high-performance resins and photopolymerizable systems.

Application

• Advanced Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer for synthesizing novel polyethers and copolymers with norbornene units, imparting rigidity and thermal properties.
• UV-Curable Coatings and Inks: Utilized in formulations where the oxetane ring enables cationic photopolymerization, and the norbornene group allows for additional cross-linking via radical mechanisms.
• High-Performance Adhesives & Sealants: Incorporated to enhance the toughness, chemical resistance, and adhesion properties of specialty adhesive formulations.
• Photoresists and Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in chemically amplified photoresists and other electronic packaging materials due to its reactive dual functionality.
• Drug Delivery & Biomedical Polymers: Explored as a building block for biocompatible and degradable polymers where the oxetane ring offers a site for further functionalization.
• Cross-linking Agent for Elastomers: Acts as a cross-linker to modify the properties of synthetic rubbers and elastomers, improving their mechanical strength.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Oxetane, 3-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylmethoxy)Methyl]-3-Ethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	618380-47-5
Molecular Formula	C15H24O2
Molecular Weight	236.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-3-[(2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-yl)ethoxy)methyl]oxetane; 3-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-ylmethoxy)methyl]-3-ethyloxetane; 3-Ethyl-3-((norborn-5-ene-2-ylmethoxy)methyl)oxetane; Norbornene Oxetane Monomer; Oxetane derivative of norbornene; Bifunctional Norbornene-Oxetane Monomer; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Every batch of Oxetane, 3-[(Bicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-5-En-2-Ylmethoxy)Methyl]-3-Ethyl- (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure product identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including assay, impurity profile, and physical property data is supplied with each shipment. Specifications can be developed to meet specific customer requirements for advanced material applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Impurities (GC)	Reported on COA
Refractive Index	To be provided on COA
Density	To be provided on COA

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