Description

1,3-Dibromo-3-Methylbutane is a versatile brominated alkane intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for introducing functionalized alkyl chains, making it essential for the development of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis to the creation of novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a precursor for Grignard and other organometallic reagents in research and development.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials requiring specific bromo-alkyl functionalities.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-3-Methylbutane
CAS No.	24443-15-0
Molecular Formula	C5H10Br2
Molecular Weight	229.94 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1,3-dibromobutane; 1,3-Dibromo-3-methylbutane; 3-Methylbutane-1,3-diyldibromide; NSC 60544; (3-Bromo-3-methylbutyl)bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-3-Methylbutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 each shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.51
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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