Description

2-(1-(Nitromethyl)Cyclobutyl)Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyclobutane ring substituted with both nitromethyl and acetic acid functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with cyclic aliphatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for further chemical transformations, including reduction of the nitro group or functionalization of the carboxylic acid.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical characteristics.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes and tags due to its reactive handles for bioconjugation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1-(Nitromethyl)Cyclobutyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	779310-32-6
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO4
Molecular Weight	187.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[1-(Nitromethyl)cyclobutyl]acetic acid; 1-(Nitromethyl)cyclobutane-1-acetic acid; (1-(Nitromethyl)cyclobutyl)acetic acid; Cyclobutaneacetic acid, 1-(nitromethyl)-; Acetic acid, 2-[1-(nitromethyl)cyclobutyl]-; 779310-32-6; 2-(1-Nitromethyl-cyclobutyl)-acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(1-(Nitromethyl)Cyclobutyl)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the presence of reactive functional groups, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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