3-(Bromomethyl)furan

CAS: 63184-61-2

Ref. 3D-FB148923

Product Information

• Name: 3-(Bromomethyl)furan
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-(Bromomethyl)furan is a synthetic compound that is used in the synthesis of natural products and pharmaceuticals. The asymmetric synthesis of 3-(bromomethyl)furan was achieved through a cross-coupling reaction between propanediol and an organometallic reagent (tetronic acid). This reaction proceeds through a stereogenic spirocyclization, which involves the formation of two different stereoisomers. The use of 3-(bromomethyl)furan in the synthesis of lactams has been shown to be an effective way to produce antibacterial molecules. This process starts with nucleophilic attack at the c-3 position by an organometallic reagent, followed by desymmetrization to form a lactam.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 161 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₅BrO
• Purity: Min. 95%