Description

1-Bromopropane is a versatile alkylating agent and organic intermediate with significant industrial utility. Its high reactivity and volatility make it an efficient solvent and precursor in various synthetic pathways. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals through nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key alkylating agent in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a catalyst or chain transfer agent in polymerization processes and for introducing propyl groups into polymers.
• Laboratory Reagent: A common reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the propyl moiety in research and development settings.
• Solvent Applications: Used as a degreasing agent, cleaning solvent, and extraction medium in specific industrial processes, though handling requires care due to its properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for other organobromine compounds and Grignard reagents in multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromopropane
CAS No.	26446-77-5
Molecular Formula	C3H7Br
Molecular Weight	122.99 g/mol
Synonyms	n-Propyl Bromide; Propyl Bromide; 1-BP; Bromopropane; n-C3H7Br; NSC 7965; UN 2344
EINECS	247-713-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromopropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and titration methods, to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition points, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as HBr)	≤ 0.02%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.350 - 1.360
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.433 - 1.435
Boiling Point	70 - 72°C

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