Description

1-Bromo-2-Methyldecane is a high-purity, branched-chain alkyl bromide intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for introducing the 2-methyldecyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the creation of complex structures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for product development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing lipophilic side chains that influence drug bioavailability and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific alkyl chain branching is required for efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials, where its alkyl chain length and branching can tune physical properties.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive Precursor: Employed in the development of specialized lubricant additives and surfactants, contributing to properties like viscosity index and surface activity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and carbon chain elongation.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients that require specific, high-purity alkyl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Methyldecane
CAS No.	127839-47-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₃Br
Molecular Weight	235.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyldecyl bromide; Decane, 1-bromo-2-methyl-; 1-Bromo-2-methyl-decane; 2-Methyl-1-bromodecane; Bromo(2-methyl)decane; (2-Methyldecyl)bromide; 1-Brom-2-methyldecan (German); 1-ブロモ-2-メチルデカン (Japanese)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Methyldecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.08 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.458
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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