Description

3-Bromopropylamine is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring both a reactive bromine atom and a primary amine group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, enabling the introduction of propylamine linkers and facilitating various nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of amine-containing drugs and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a propylamine spacer or functional group.
• Ligand and Chelator Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating complexing agents, ligands for catalysis, and chelating polymers in material science.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymers, resins, and dendrimers for cross-linking or imparting specific chemical properties.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in bioconjugation techniques for attaching molecules to proteins, antibodies, or surfaces via its amine-reactive bromoalkyl chain.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of nitrogen-containing rings like azetidines and pyrrolidines.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromopropylamine
CAS No.	18370-81-5
Molecular Formula	C3H8BrN
Molecular Weight	138.00 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopropylamine; 3-Bromopropan-1-amine; 1-Amino-3-bromopropane; γ-Bromopropylamine; 3-Brom-1-aminopropan; (3-Bromopropyl)amine; NSC 9376; 3-Bromopropylamine hydrobromide (salt form)
EINECS	242-228-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromopropylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term stability, storage at 2-8°C is recommended. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48

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