Description

1,4-Dibromo-2,3-Dimethyl-2-Butene is a versatile brominated alkene intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for introducing bromine atoms and creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the bromine atoms act as reactive handles for further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers, flame retardants, and advanced materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Research & Development: A key material in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dibromo-2,3-Dimethyl-2-Butene
CAS No.	34619-20-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2
Molecular Weight	241.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-dibromo-2-butene; 2-Butene, 1,4-dibromo-2,3-dimethyl-; Tetramethylethene dibromide; 1,4-Dibromotetramethylethylene; NSC 60548; Dibromotetramethylethylene
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromo-2,3-Dimethyl-2-Butene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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