Description

2-(Oxetan-3-Yl)Acetaldehyde is a versatile and valuable oxetane-containing building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an oxetane ring and an aldehyde functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with enhanced properties. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fragment-based drug discovery and prodrug synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the oxetane moiety can improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a reactive handle for bioconjugation and the synthesis of chemical probes to study biological systems.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in research laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Oxetan-3-Yl)Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	928758-00-3
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxetanecarboxaldehyde; 3-Oxetaneacetaldehyde; Oxetan-3-ylacetaldehyde; 2-(Oxetan-3-yl)ethanal; 3-Oxetanylacetaldehyde; (Oxetan-3-yl)acetaldehyde; 1-(Oxetan-3-yl)ethan-1-one (common misnomer); 928758-00-3
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Oxetan-3-Yl)Acetaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.