3-Hydroxyoxetane CAS 7748-36-9

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
EC No.	663-648-9
Linear Formula	C3H6O2
Molecular Weight	74.08
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Melting Point	14 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	153 °C (lit.)
Density	1.167 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform and methanol
Storage Conditions	Store in a tightly closed container under inert atmosphere at 2-8 °C in a cool, dry place
Chemical Structure

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.