1-Bromo-3-(chloromethyl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane

• CAT Number: L013455
• CAS Number: 137741-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H8BrCl
• Molecular Weight: 195.48
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-3-(chloromethyl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8BrCl/c7-6-1-5(2-6,3-6)4-8/h1-4H2
• InChIKey: GMTGSQOHLPRTOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

1-Bromo-3-(chloromethyl)bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane is a strained, highly reactive bicyclic compound used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. The bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane structure, combined with bromine and chloromethyl groups, offers unique reactivity for creating complex molecules, especially in medicinal chemistry. This compound is often employed as a building block for the synthesis of bioactive compounds, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Its strained ring system enables transformations that lead to novel structures, contributing to advancements in synthetic chemistry and drug discovery.