3,3-Bis(chloromethyl)oxetane

3,3-Bis(chloromethyl)oxetane

Names
IUPAC name 3,3-Bis(chloromethyl)oxetane
Other names 3,3-Dichloromethyloxycyclobutane; BCMO
Identifiers
CAS Number	78-71-7
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	6302
ECHA InfoCard	100.001.033
PubChem CID	6550
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8Cl2O/c6-1-5(2-7)3-8-4-5/h1-4H2 Key: CXURGFRDGROIKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C5H8Cl2O/c6-1-5(2-7)3-8-4-5/h1-4H2 Key: CXURGFRDGROIKG-UHFFFAOYAZ
SMILES ClCC1(CCl)COC1
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H8Cl2O
Molar mass	155.02 g·mol−1
Appearance	Black or olive green solid[1]
Melting point	18.9 °C (66.0 °F; 292.0 K)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3,3-Bis(chloromethyl)oxetane (BCMO) is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11002), and is subject to strict reporting requirements by facilities which produce, store, or use it in significant quantities.^[2] It can cause kidney damage, lacrimation, and somnolence if consumed.^[1]

BCMO is a useful pre-polymer in the field of energetic materials for synthesis of Poly-BAMO which is under extensive research in numerous military departments around the world. Poly-BAMO is an energetic polymer that have potential to replace the current propellant binder formulations.^[3]

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