Oxetane

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Oxetane
IUPAC name Oxetane
Other names 1,3-Propylene oxide
Oxacyclobutane
Trimethylene oxide
Identifiers
CAS number 503-30-0
SMILES C1CCO1
Properties
Molecular formula C3H6O
Molar mass 58.08 g mol-1
Density 0.8930 g/cm3
Boiling point

49-50 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Oxetane is the heterocyclic organic compound having a four-membered ring with three carbon atoms and one oxygen atom with the molecular formula C3H6O. The term oxetane may also refer more generally to any organic compound containing an oxetane ring.

Paclitaxel (Taxol) is an example of a natural product containing an oxetane ring.

Paclitaxel with oxetane ring visible at right.
Paclitaxel with oxetane ring visible at right.


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