Description

3-(Bromomethyl)-3-(Chloromethyl)Oxetane is a versatile bifunctional oxetane derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced polymer synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromomethyl and chloromethyl reactive sites, enables precise cross-linking and functionalization, making it indispensable for creating high-performance materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel resins, coatings, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cross-linking Agent for Polymers: Used to produce high-performance, thermosetting resins with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance for coatings and composites.
• Photoinitiator & Curing Agent: Essential component in UV-curable inks, adhesives, and coatings for rapid polymerization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Synthesis: Facilitates the controlled growth of complex, branched macromolecular architectures.
• Surface Modification Reagent: Imparts specific functional groups to material surfaces to alter wettability, adhesion, or biocompatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)-3-(Chloromethyl)Oxetane
CAS No.	35842-60-5
Molecular Formula	C5H8BrClO
Molecular Weight	199.47 g/mol
Synonyms	BCMO; 3-(Bromomethyl)-3-(chloromethyl)oxetane; 3,3-Bis(chloromethyl)oxetane, bromo derivative; Oxetane, 3-(bromomethyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-; 3-Chloromethyl-3-bromomethyl-oxetane; BCMO Monomer; 1-Bromo-3-chloromethyl-3-methyloloxetane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Bromomethyl)-3-(Chloromethyl)Oxetane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/cm³

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