Description

3-Bromomethyl-3-Methyloxetane is a versatile and highly reactive oxetane derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce functionalized oxetane rings, which are prized for modifying the physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new materials with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for incorporating the oxetane moiety into drug candidates to improve metabolic stability, solubility, and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the oxetane ring can influence activity and environmental fate.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, coatings, and resins with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A precursor for synthesizing advanced organic materials used in displays and electronic components.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group makes it a suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP): Can be polymerized to create polyethers with unique backbone structures for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromomethyl-3-Methyloxetane
CAS No.	78385-26-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO
Molecular Weight	165.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)-3-methyloxetane; 3-Methyl-3-(bromomethyl)oxetane; 3-Bromomethyl-3-methyloxacyclobutane; Oxetane, 3-(bromomethyl)-3-methyl-; BMMO; BMOMO
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromomethyl-3-Methyloxetane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

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) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

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

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