Description

Oxetane, 3-(Chloromethyl)- is a versatile and highly reactive heterocyclic building block, specifically a chloromethyl-substituted oxetane. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce the oxetane moiety, a four-membered cyclic ether, into larger molecular structures, thereby modifying physical and chemical properties. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to enhance solubility, metabolic stability, or material performance in their products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the oxetane ring can improve metabolic stability and solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, acting as a building block for bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, coatings, and resins with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Functions as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced electronic materials for displays and lighting applications.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The chloromethyl group facilitates further functionalization via various palladium-catalyzed or nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemists exploring new methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxetane, 3-(Chloromethyl)-
CAS No.	87498-55-3
Molecular Formula	C4H7ClO
Molecular Weight	106.55 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Chloromethyl)oxetane; (Chloromethyl)oxetane; 3-Chloromethyl-oxetane; Oxetane, 3-(chloromethyl)-; 3-Oxetanemethyl chloride; 1-Chloro-3-oxetanylmethane; 3-(Chloromethyl)-1-oxacyclobutane
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Quality Control

Every batch of Oxetane, 3-(Chloromethyl)- is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. 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 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, away from strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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