Description

2-Bromomethyl-Oxetane is a versatile and highly reactive brominated oxetane derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the oxetane ring, which imparts favorable physicochemical properties to target molecules, and the bromomethyl group, which acts as a reactive handle for further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require a high-purity intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting improved metabolic stability and solubility.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of modern pesticides and herbicides, where the oxetane moiety can influence biological activity and environmental profile.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Surface Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups onto surfaces or polymers for tailored adhesion, wettability, or biocompatibility.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling biomolecules or constructing molecular probes due to its reactive bromomethyl functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromomethyl-Oxetane
CAS No.	939759-23-6
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO
Molecular Weight	151.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)oxetane; Oxetane, 2-(bromomethyl)-; 2-Oxetanylmethyl Bromide; 3-Oxetanemethanol, 2-bromo-; Bromomethyloxetane; (Oxetan-2-yl)methyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromomethyl-Oxetane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and 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 (HPLC/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.