Description

1-Bromo-2-Methylpropyl Propionate is a specialized organic bromide ester with the CAS number 158894-67-8. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity for introducing functionalized alkyl chains. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly where a brominated isobutyl moiety is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in coupling reactions, alkylation processes, and as a starting material for more complex esters and functionalized molecules.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, or specialty monomers with specific bromine functionality.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds, subject to purity and regulatory compliance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and new reaction pathway exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Methylpropyl Propionate
CAS No.	158894-67-8
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	223.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Propanoic acid, 1-bromo-2-methylpropyl ester; 1-Bromo-2-methylpropyl propanoate; Isobutylene bromohydrin propionate; (1-Bromo-2-methylpropyl) propionate; 2-Methyl-1-bromopropyl propionate; Bromoisobutyl propionate; NSC 403120; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Methylpropyl Propionate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.470

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