Description

3-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Butanone is a versatile brominated ketone building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine and carbonyl groups make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from API synthesis to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized alkyl chains or as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity to create novel bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reactions, and as a precursor for other functionalized ketones and alcohols in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Butanone
CAS No.	2648-71-7
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO
Molecular Weight	165.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-3-methylbutan-2-one; 3-Methyl-3-bromo-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 3-bromo-3-methyl-; 3-Bromo-3-methylbutanone; tert-Butyl bromomethyl ketone; Bromopinacolone; α-Bromopinacolone
EINECS	220-170-1

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Butanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.40 g/mL

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