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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
3-(hydroxymethyl)oxetan-3-ol (CAS 16563-93-2; C5H10O3) is a chiral oxetane diol synthesized via ring-opening of epoxides or catalytic hydration. It serves as a critical chiral building block in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent oxidation. Handle with PPE due to potential skin irritation; avoid inhalation of dust or vapors during processing.