3-Bromooxetane

Synonyms

3-Bromooxetane
3-Bromo-oxetane

3-bromoepoxybutane
2-Bromo-1,3-epoxypropane

Physical

 Appearance: colorless liquid.
 Density: 1.45 g/cm³.
Solubility: 3-bromobutyloxide is insoluble in water and miscible with organic solvents such as alcohols and ethers.

Chemical Formula :C3H5BrO
Molecular weight: 136.98
Density :1.793
Boiling point: 131°C
Flash point :48°C
Vapor pressure :11.8mmHg at 25°C
Refractive index :n20/D1.484
Storage conditions: -20°C

Usage:
1. 3-bromobutyloxide can be used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis for the synthesis of other compounds.
2. With its stable chemical properties, 3-bromobutyloxide is also widely used in industrial fields such as rubber, plastics and coatings.

Method:
The preparation of 3-bromobutyloxide is generally carried out by the following steps:
1. First of all, butadiene is reacted with bromine to obtain bromobutane.
2. Bromobutane is then reacted with tert-butanol peroxide to obtain 3-bromoepoxidebutane.