Description

Di-n-Butylmagnesium is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, widely utilized as a versatile alkylating agent and Grignard-type reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to introduce butyl groups and act as a strong base for deprotonation reactions, enabling the production of complex molecules. This chemical is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• As a key alkylating agent in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• As a Grignard reagent for nucleophilic addition to carbonyl compounds (ketones, aldehydes, esters).
• As a strong base for deprotonation reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• In the preparation of organometallic catalysts and precursors for polymerization processes.
• For the synthesis of magnesium-based complexes used in materials science.
• In research and development for exploring new organic reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-n-Butylmagnesium
CAS No.	1191-47-5
Molecular Formula	C8H18Mg
Molecular Weight	138.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutylmagnesium; Magnesium, dibutyl-; Butylmagnesium; n-Butylmagnesium; Di-n-butyl magnesium; Grignard Reagent (butyl-); Organomagnesium compound C8H18Mg
EINECS	214-742-1

Quality Control

Our Di-n-Butylmagnesium is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including titration for assay and spectroscopic methods for identification and purity verification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as moisture, acids, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as C8H18Mg)	≥ 95.0%
Concentration (in solvent)	Typically 1.0 M in heptane or diethyl ether
Free Alkyl Halide	≤ 1.0%

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