Aure Chemical Delivers Reliable 3-Hydroxyoxetane (CAS 7748-36-9) at Consistent Quality
3-Hydroxyoxetane is a functionalized four-membered cyclic ether widely employed as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Aure Chemical provides consistent high-purity material tailored for fine chemical production and pharmaceutical applications. Our product is supported by complete documentation and dependable international logistics to meet your synthesis needs.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 7748-36-9 |
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| EC No. | 663-648-9 |
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| Linear Formula | C3H6O2 |
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| Molecular Weight | 74.08 |
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| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid |
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| Melting Point | 14 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 153 °C (lit.) |
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| Density | 1.167 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform and methanol |
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| Storage Conditions | Store in a tightly closed container under inert atmosphere at 2-8 °C in a cool, dry place |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
Organic synthesis intermediate: 3-Hydroxyoxetane serves as a key building block for introducing oxetane rings into organic molecules, enabling access to strained cyclic ether structures. It is an important compound within Cyclic Ethers (Tetrahydropyran & Oxetane) for API Building Blocks, where ring strain and compact polarity are leveraged in synthesis design.
Medicinal chemistry applications: Oxetane-containing structures are widely used in drug design as bioisosteres to improve metabolic stability, solubility, and lipophilicity. This application is a core topic within the cyclic ether application category, particularly in modern pharmaceutical R&D.
Fine chemical intermediate: Used in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates featuring oxetane motifs, especially where enhanced physicochemical properties are required.
Functional molecule construction: Facilitates incorporation of strained cyclic ether units into complex molecules, supporting the development of advanced intermediates with improved molecular performance.
Laboratory research: Ideal for exploratory synthesis, medicinal chemistry programs, and method development involving small-ring heterocycles and functional group transformations.
Process development: Supports route optimization, pilot-scale synthesis, and scalable manufacturing of custom intermediates for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications.
3-Hydroxyoxetane belongs to the Cyclic Ethers (Tetrahydropyran & Oxetane) application category and is part of our broader portfolio of Ethers for Pharmaceutical Intermediates & Specialty Synthesis, covering cyclic ether building blocks, oxetane chemistry, and advanced intermediates for API and drug discovery.
Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Partner
Consistent product quality: Aure Chemical maintains high purity specifications and batch-to-batch consistency for 3-Hydroxyoxetane, meeting the stringent requirements of fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.
Stable global supply: We provide dependable international logistics with options for laboratory, pilot, and bulk quantities to ensure continuous availability for customers worldwide.
SDS and COA support: Full SDS, COA, and technical documentation are provided upon request to facilitate quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and export processes.
Packaging and technical service: Flexible packaging options such as 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg HDPE drums with PE liner, combined with responsive technical assistance tailored to your project specifications.
