Description

3-(Bromomethyl)-3-Methyloxolane is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive bromomethyl group tethered to a tetrahydrofuran (oxolane) scaffold, enabling efficient functionalization and ring-opening reactions. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the construction of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing functionalized tetrahydrofuran motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for modifying polymer properties and creating specialty resins.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel chiral or functionalized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for surface modification agents and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or activity-based probes for biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)-3-Methyloxolane
CAS No.	15833-76-8
Molecular Formula	C7H13BrO
Molecular Weight	193.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)-3-methyltetrahydrofuran; 3-Methyl-3-(bromomethyl)oxolane; 3-Methyl-3-(bromomethyl)tetrahydrofuran; 3-Bromomethyl-3-methyltetrahydrofuran; 3-(Bromomethyl)-3-methyl-oxolane; 3-Methyl-3-bromomethyltetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydro-3-methyl-3-furanmethyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Bromomethyl)-3-Methyloxolane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.