Description

1,1-Bis(Bromomethyl)Cyclobutane is a versatile brominated cyclobutane derivative, serving as a crucial bifunctional alkylating agent and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the cyclobutane ring system and bromomethyl functional groups, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those containing strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific cyclic frameworks.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer precursor for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a bifunctional alkylating agent in cycloaddition reactions and for ring-expansion methodologies.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful precursor for synthesizing complex chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Bis(Bromomethyl)Cyclobutane
CAS No.	20371-79-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2
Molecular Weight	241.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Bis(bromomethyl)cyclobutane; Cyclobutane, 1,1-bis(bromomethyl)-; α,α'-Dibromo-m-xylene cyclobutane analog; 1,1-Di(bromomethyl)cyclobutane; NSC 169102; BBMCB; Bifunctional Cyclobutane Bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Bis(Bromomethyl)Cyclobutane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 opaque packaging or amber glass.

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%

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