Description

(S)-2-Acetoxy-1,4-Dibromobutane is a high-purity chiral building block and versatile alkylating agent. This compound is valued for its role in the stereoselective synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It serves as a critical intermediate for medicinal chemists and process R&D teams in the life sciences sector, enabling the construction of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals with defined stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in stereocontrolled reactions to introduce butane-based chiral centers into target molecules.
• Alkylation Agent: Functions as an electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions to install functionalized alkyl chains.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in the research and development of complex natural products, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Process Chemistry: Suitable for scale-up in pilot plants and commercial manufacturing under controlled GMP-like conditions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Acetoxy-1,4-Dibromobutane
CAS No.	191354-48-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2O2
Molecular Weight	273.95 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1,4-Dibromo-2-acetoxybutane; (S)-1,4-Dibromobutan-2-yl acetate; (2S)-1,4-Dibromo-2-butanol acetate; (S)-2-Acetoxy-1,4-dibromobutane; (S)-1,4-Dibromo-2-butyl acetate; (S)-2-Acetyloxy-1,4-dibromobutane; (S)-1,4-Dibromobutan-2-yl ethanoate
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Acetoxy-1,4-Dibromobutane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP compliance for advanced applications and ensure traceability throughout the supply chain.

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. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.