Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
23761-23-1
Standard:
In-house Standards,
3-Oxocyclobutanecarboxylic acid is a specialized cyclic ketone intermediate primarily synthesized via oxidative degradation of cyclobutane derivatives. With the molecular formula C5H6O3 and CAS No. 2874-98-6, it serves as a critical building block in pharmaceutical R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks.
Storage requires sealed containers under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent polymerization. Personnel must utilize PPE including chemical-resistant gloves due to potential skin irritation and respiratory sensitization risks during handling.