Description

1,4-Dibromo-2,3-Butanediol is a versatile brominated diol intermediate of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring bromine-containing motifs or chiral centers derived from the butanediol backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atoms introduce specific biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and flame retardants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a substrate for preparing other functionalized derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials, such as liquid crystal compounds and other electronic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dibromo-2,3-Butanediol
CAS No.	299-70-7
Molecular Formula	C4H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	247.91 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-dibromobutane; 1,4-Dibromobutane-2,3-diol; DL-1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanediol; (±)-1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanediol; meso-1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanediol; Butanediol, 1,4-dibromo-2,3-
EINECS	206-085-6

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromo-2,3-Butanediol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Comprehensive testing is performed, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Ensure the container is kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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