Description

1-Bromo-3-Methoxy-Cyclobutane is a versatile halogenated cyclobutane derivative that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy functional groups on a strained four-membered ring, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from medicinal chemistry to polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing strained ring systems for enhanced biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the cyclobutane scaffold imparts unique properties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in ring-opening, substitution, and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Methoxy-Cyclobutane
CAS No.	1510635-41-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO
Molecular Weight	165.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxycyclobutyl Bromide; (3-Methoxycyclobutyl)bromide; Cyclobutane, 1-bromo-3-methoxy-; 1-Bromo-3-methoxycyclobutane; Bromo(3-methoxycyclobutane); 3-Methoxy-1-bromocyclobutane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-Bromo-3-Methoxy-Cyclobutane adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

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

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