Pharmaceutical Materials

CAS Number: 18934-00-4

Molecular Formula: C12H22O3

Molecular Weight: 214.30

Appearance: Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid

Usage: Mainly used in UV polymerization, the synthesis of coatings and resins.

Density: 0.992 g/cm³

 

Aspect	Details
Name	3-Ethyl-3-[[(3-ethyloxetane-3-yl)methoxy]methyl]oxetane
IUPAC Alternative Naming	Bis(3-ethyloxetane-3-yl)methoxymethane (simplified structural descriptor)
CAS Number	(Not officially registered in common databases; custom or specialty compound)
Chemical Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₄
Molecular Weight	244.33 g/mol
Physical Properties	– Appearance: Likely a colorless to pale yellow liquid (based on structure)
	– Solubility: Predicted to be soluble in organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF)
	– Boiling/Melting Points: Not widely documented; requires experimental determination
Synthetic Relevance	– Cross-Linking Agent: Dual oxetane functionality enables polymerization via cationic ring-opening mechanisms
	– Dental/Adhesive Resins: Potential application in UV-curable formulations
	– Biomaterials: Oxetane-based networks show biocompatibility in preliminary studies
Handling Precautions	– Flammability: Low autoignition temperature due to ethyl groups
	– Storage: Avoid moisture and acids (oxetane rings susceptible to hydrolysis)
Research Context	– Polymer Chemistry: Explored for dual-cure systems (cationic + free-radical)
	– Material Science: Highlighted in studies on elasticity and toughness of networks

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