Description

2-(Bromomethyl)Buta-1,3-Diene is a highly reactive brominated diene compound, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a bifunctional reagent, introducing both a bromomethyl group and a conjugated diene system into target molecules. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful precursor for synthesizing novel ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)Buta-1,3-Diene
CAS No.	23691-13-6
Molecular Formula	C5H7Br
Molecular Weight	147.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-methyl-1,2-butadiene; 3-Methyl-1,2-butadien-1-yl bromide; 2-Bromomethyl-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Butadiene, 2-(bromomethyl)-; (Bromomethyl)butadiene; Bromomethylbutadiene; 23691-13-6
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Bromomethyl)Buta-1,3-Diene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize volatility and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept sealed and handled under an inert atmosphere when possible.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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