2-Oxetanemethanol

• CAT Number: R037149
• CAS Number: 61266-70-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxymethyloxetane; ?Oxetan-2-ylmethanol
• IUPAC Name: oxetan-2-ylmethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c5-3-4-1-2-6-4/h4-5H,1-3H2
• InChIKey: PQZJTHGEFIQMCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1COC1CO

2-Oxetanemethanol（Cat No.:R037149）is a versatile chemical compound characterized by a four-membered oxetane ring attached to a methanol group. This compound is widely used in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. Its unique structure, featuring a strained oxetane ring, imparts significant reactivity, making it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex molecules. 2-Oxetanemethanol is often employed in medicinal chemistry to enhance the pharmacokinetic properties of drug candidates, as the oxetane ring can improve stability and bioavailability.