Description

Isovaleryl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive acyl bromide derivative, essential for introducing the isovaleryl functional group in complex organic syntheses. Its primary value lies in its role as a key acylating and brominating agent, enabling efficient production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is particularly critical for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify molecular structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of prodrugs and molecules with branched-chain alkyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the isovaleryl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as an acylating agent in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins to alter physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for Friedel-Crafts acylation, esterification, and amide bond formation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used in surface modification and the creation of novel organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isovaleryl Bromide
CAS No.	35447-68-8
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO
Molecular Weight	165.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbutanoyl bromide; Isobutylcarbonyl bromide; Isopentanoyl bromide; 3-Methylbutyryl bromide; Isovaleric acid bromide; Isovaleroyl bromide; 3-Methylbutanoic acid bromide
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Quality Control

Our Isovaleryl Bromide 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

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