Description

Oxetin is a specialized chemical intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structural features make it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients. Oxetin CAS NO 94818-85-6 is supplied to meet the stringent quality demands of modern chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antibiotic and enzyme inhibitor discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, contributing to the development of more effective and selective crop protection agents.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or standard in biochemical studies investigating enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the synthesis of specialized polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile chiral building block for academic and industrial research in asymmetric synthesis and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxetin
CAS No.	94818-85-6
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO3
Molecular Weight	117.10 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3S)-3-Hydroxyisoxazolidine-2-carboxylic Acid; (2R,3S)-3-Hydroxy-1,2-oxazolidine-2-carboxylic Acid; L-Oxetin; (-)-Oxetin; Oxetane-2-carboxylic acid derivative; Antibiotic LL-D05139 beta; Isoxazolidinecarboxylic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our Oxetin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to meet the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.