Description

1-Azetidinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Bromo-, Phenylmethyl Ester is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing the azetidine ring system, which is a valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of the bromo-azetidine moiety can modulate biological activity.
• Peptidomimetics Synthesis: Serves as a constrained amino acid analog for creating peptide mimics with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a reactive handle for labeling or modifying biomolecules in probe development and bioconjugation strategies.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Azetidinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Bromo-, Phenylmethyl Ester
CAS No.	939759-25-8
Molecular Formula	C11H12BrNO2
Molecular Weight	270.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromoazetidine-1-carboxylic acid benzyl ester; Benzyl 3-bromoazetidine-1-carboxylate; 3-Bromo-1-(benzyloxycarbonyl)azetidine; 1-(Benzyloxycarbonyl)-3-bromoazetidine; 3-Bromoazetidine-1-carboxylic acid, benzyl ester; (3-Bromoazetidin-1-yl)(phenyl)methanone? (Incorrect, but a common misnomer); 3-Bromo-1-Cbz-azetidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Azetidinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Bromo-, Phenylmethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP and ISO compliant manufacturing practices for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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