Description

(2-Bromoethoxy)Cyclobutane is a versatile brominated ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a reactive bromoethyl group attached to a cyclobutane ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications such as linker chemistry and the synthesis of novel heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the cyclobutyl-ethoxy moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functional monomers for specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Useful as a linker or spacer molecule in the development of bioconjugates and probe molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for cyclobutane ring functionalization and nucleophilic substitution reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Bromoethoxy)Cyclobutane
CAS No.	1248321-92-7
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO
Molecular Weight	179.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethoxycyclobutane; Cyclobutyl 2-bromoethyl ether; 1-Bromo-2-(cyclobutyloxy)ethane; 2-(Cyclobutoxy)ethyl bromide; Bromoethyl cyclobutyl ether; Cyclobutane, (2-bromoethoxy)-; O-(2-Bromoethyl)cyclobutanol (tautomer)
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Quality Control

Our (2-Bromoethoxy)Cyclobutane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its sensitivity to oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider refrigeration (2-8°C) to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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