Description

1-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)Butane is a versatile brominated alkane building block, valued for its bifunctional reactivity. This compound is essential for introducing alkyl chains and bromine functionalities in complex organic syntheses. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in intermediate synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key alkylating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents where bromoalkyl groups are required.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile precursor for coupling reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in research and development settings for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)Butane
CAS No.	28148-05-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10Br2
Molecular Weight	229.94 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromopentane; 1,3-Dibromo-n-pentane; Pentane, 1,3-dibromo-; 2-(Bromomethyl)-1-bromobutane; 1-Bromo-3-bromomethylbutane; Butane, 1-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-; NSC 60545
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)Butane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the required specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

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
Boiling Point	~85-90°C / 10 mmHg

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