Description

3-(Bromomethyl)Tetrahydrofuran is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromomethyl group attached to the tetrahydrofuran ring, enabling it to act as a key alkylating agent and intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing tetrahydrofuran-containing side chains or as a precursor to other functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromomethyl moiety facilitates key coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the construction of complex natural product analogs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	165253-29-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO
Molecular Weight	165.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)oxolane; Tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol, bromide; 3-Bromomethyltetrahydrofuran; (Tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methyl bromide; 3-(Bromomethyl)tetrahydrofuran; 3-THF Bromide; Bromomethyl THF; THF-3-ylmethyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Bromomethyl)Tetrahydrofuran is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Refractive Index	1.480 - 1.490
Density	1.45 - 1.55 g/mL

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