Description

Oxetane, 2-(4-Bromophenyl)- is a specialized brominated oxetane derivative, a valuable heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique four-membered oxetane ring fused with a bromophenyl group makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive oxetane ring for bioactivity.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing high-performance, functional polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A building block for creating novel organic electronic materials due to its rigid, brominated aromatic structure.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development, such as ring-opening polymerizations and cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxetane, 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-
CAS No.	25574-16-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrO
Molecular Weight	213.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Bromophenyl)oxetane; 4-Bromophenyloxetane; 2-(p-Bromophenyl)oxetane; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)oxacyclobutane; Oxetane, 2-(4-bromophenyl)-; 25574-16-7; p-Bromophenyloxetane; (4-Bromophenyl)oxetane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Oxetane, 2-(4-Bromophenyl)- is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure consistency and purity for your critical research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as purity (by GC/HPLC), identity (IR, NMR), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm

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