Description

1-Bromo-3-Methyl-3-Nitrobutane is a versatile halogenated nitroalkane building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile in organic synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for introducing functionalized alkyl chains and serving as a precursor in the development of more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized butane frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to construct complex organic molecules in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Methyl-3-Nitrobutane
CAS No.	23101-98-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	196.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-3-nitro-1-bromobutane; 1-Bromo-3-methyl-3-nitrobutane; 3-Nitro-3-methyl-1-bromobutane; Butane, 1-bromo-3-methyl-3-nitro-; NSC 93711
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Methyl-3-Nitrobutane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to minimize decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%

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