Description

4-(Bromomethyl)-5-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-Dioxol-2-One is a highly functionalized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique bifunctional reactivity, offering both bromomethyl and chloromethyl handles for selective derivatization on a single, compact dioxolone scaffold. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures, including potential active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring functionalized heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its reactive sites allow for structural diversification.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals or organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and bioconjugation reagents due to its dual-reactive functionality.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile building block for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)-5-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-Dioxol-2-One
CAS No.	209551-70-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6BrClO3
Molecular Weight	229.46 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)-5-(chloromethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one; 2-Oxo-1,3-dioxole-4,5-dimethanol, 4-(bromomethyl)-5-(chloromethyl)-; 1,3-Dioxol-2-one, 4-(bromomethyl)-5-(chloromethyl)-; 4,5-Bis(halomethyl)-1,3-dioxol-2-one derivative; Bifunctional dioxolone monomer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)-5-(Chloromethyl)-1,3-Dioxol-2-One is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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