3-Oxetanone
Synonym(s):1,3-Epoxy-2-propanone
- CAS NO.:6704-31-0
- Empirical Formula: C3H4O2
- Molecular Weight: 72.06
- MDL number: MFCD09263255
- EINECS: 664-396-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-30 16:22:46
What is 3-Oxetanone?
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid
The Uses of 3-Oxetanone
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.
The Uses of 3-Oxetanone
3-Oxetanone can be used to synthesize:
- Various oxetane-containing lead compounds with improved solubility, reduced lipophilicity and amphiphilicity.
- (Hydroxymethyl)oxazoles and (hydroxymethyl)thiazoles via single-step microwave mediated reaction with primary amides and thioamides, respectively.
- Oxetane containing spirocycles through thermal 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction with α-amino acids or secondary α-amino acid esters.
General Description
Product may polymerize over time during storage.
Properties of 3-Oxetanone
| Boiling point: | 140 °C |
| Density | 1.231 |
| refractive index | 1.426 |
| Flash point: | 53 °C |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | Miscible with tetrahydrofuran. |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Red to Green |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H4O2/c4-3-1-5-2-3/h1-2H2 |
Safety information for 3-Oxetanone
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Oxetanone
| InChIKey | ROADCYAOHVSOLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | O1CC(=O)C1 |
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