Description

Butanoic Acid, 3-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized brominated keto ester building block valued for its reactive α-bromo ketone and ester functionalities. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in constructing complex molecular frameworks through nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via alkylation or condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for creating complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent precursor for developing polymers with specific functional properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing enzyme inhibitors or labeled compounds for mechanistic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 3-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	118355-29-6
Molecular Formula	C7H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	223.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate; 3-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Oxobutanoic Acid, 3-Bromo-3-methyl-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Bromo-3-methyl-2-oxobutyrate; α-Bromo-α-methylacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Bromomethyl Pyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Methyl-3-bromo-2-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 3-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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