Description

3-(2-Iodoethyl)-3-Methyloxetane is a specialized oxetane derivative featuring a reactive iodoethyl side chain, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to undergo ring-opening polymerization and serve as a versatile linker or precursor in the creation of functional polymers and complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients, polymeric carriers, and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the introduction of oxetane and iodoethyl functionalities into drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of functional polyethers and other specialty polymers via cationic ring-opening polymerization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators requiring specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid oxetane core and modifiable side chain.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The iodine atom provides a handle for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to construct complex molecules.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Utilized to introduce functional groups onto surfaces or into coating formulations to alter adhesion, wettability, or other surface properties.
• Click Chemistry Precursor: Can be transformed into azides or alkynes for use in bioorthogonal conjugation and labeling strategies.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts containing heteroatom donors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Iodoethyl)-3-Methyloxetane
CAS No.	84078-62-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11IO
Molecular Weight	226.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-3-(2-iodoethyl)oxetane; 3-(2-Iodoethyl)-3-methyloxacyclobutane; Oxetane, 3-(2-iodoethyl)-3-methyl-; 3-Iodoethyl-3-methyloxetane; 3-Methyl-3-(iodoethyl)oxetane; 84078-62-6; 3-(2-Iodoéthyl)-3-méthyloxétane (FR); 3-(2-Iodethyl)-3-methyloxetan (DE)
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Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Iodoethyl)-3-Methyloxetane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to the light-sensitive and potentially moisture-sensitive nature of iodinated compounds, prolonged exposure to light or humidity should be avoided.

Specification

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

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