3-Oxetanone is used as a starting material for the preparation of other oxetanes compounds, which are of pharmacological interest. It is also considered as an object for theoretical studies.
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Applications
3-Oxetanone is used as a starting material for the preparation of other oxetanes compounds, which are of pharmacological interest. It is also considered as an object for theoretical studies.
Solubility
Miscible with tetrahydrofuran.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Heat sensitive.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Wright, E. M.; Warner, B. J.; Foreman, H. E.; McCunn, L. R.; Urness, K. N. Pyrolysis Reactions of 3-Oxetanone. J. Phys. Chem. A 2015, 119 (29), 7966-7972.
- Thakur, A.; Evangelista, J. L.; Kumar, P.; Louie, J. An in Situ Approach to Nickel-Catalyzed Cycloaddition of Alkynes and 3-Azetidinones. J. Org. Chem. 2015, 80 (20), 9951-9958.