Description

2-Bromo-3,3-Dimethylbutanoyl Chloride is a specialized organic building block that serves as a key reagent for introducing sterically hindered, bromine-functionalized acyl groups. Its value lies in enabling precise molecular modifications in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly where bulky substituents are required. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those requiring sterically hindered, halogenated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific bromine and acyl chloride functionalities are needed.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile for acylation and subsequent functionalization reactions in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Peptide Modification: Useful for the site-specific modification of peptides and related biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3,3-Dimethylbutanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	29336-30-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10BrClO
Molecular Weight	213.50 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3,3-dimethylbutyryl chloride; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-bromobutanoyl chloride; Butanoyl chloride, 2-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-; α-Bromo-3,3-dimethylbutyryl chloride; 2-Bromo-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,3-Dimethylbutanoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all commercial quantities to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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