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Oxetan-3-one (CAS 6704-31-0)

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CAS Number:
6704-31-0
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
72.06
Molecular Formula:
C3H4O2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Oxetan-3-one is integral to the creation of complex molecules like amino acids, peptides, and carbohydrates and is utilized in studies that explore enzyme function and molecular interactions. Oxetan-3-one is reactive with numerous chemical groups, including alcohols, amines, and carboxylic acids, leading to the formation of different compounds such as cyclic ketones, lactones, and esters. The reactions involving Oxetan-3-one typically proceed through a cyclic transition state, which is thought to be supported by hydrogen bonding and spatial arrangement of the molecules involved.


Oxetan-3-one (CAS 6704-31-0) References

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Oxetan-3-one, 250 mg

sc-358697
250 mg
$29.00

Oxetan-3-one, 1 g

sc-358697A
1 g
$43.00

Oxetan-3-one, 5 g

sc-358697B
5 g
$73.00

Oxetan-3-one, 25 g

sc-358697C
25 g
$255.00