Description

2-(Bromomethyl)-1-Methylpyrrolidine Hydrobromide is a versatile and reactive pyrrolidine derivative salt, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, offering both a bromomethyl group for alkylation and a pyrrolidine scaffold for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyrrolidine or piperidine motifs, such as kinase inhibitors and neurological agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitrogen heterocycle core is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a reactive handle for bioconjugation and the development of molecular probes and affinity tags.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of functional polymers and ionic liquids with tailored properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)-1-Methylpyrrolidine Hydrobromide
CAS No.	13617-00-0
Molecular Formula	C6H13Br2N
Molecular Weight	259.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-(bromomethyl)pyrrolidine Hydrobromide; N-Methyl-2-(bromomethyl)pyrrolidine Hydrobromide; 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidine HBr; 1-Methyl-2-bromomethylpyrrolidine Hydrobromide; Pyrrolidine, 2-(bromomethyl)-1-methyl-, hydrobromide; N-Methyl-2-bromomethylpyrrolidine Hydrobromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-Methylpyrrolidine Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, from research and development to scale-up production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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