Description

Ethyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate is a versatile brominated ester building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both bromine atoms and an ester functional group in a single molecule, facilitating efficient multi-step transformations. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated alkyl chains or subsequent functional group manipulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromobutyl moiety is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclizations, and as a starting material for preparing other functionalized butyric acid derivatives.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials that require brominated monomers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) after selective functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate
CAS No.	36847-51-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2O2
Molecular Weight	273.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,4-Dibromobutanoate; Butanoic acid, 2,4-dibromo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl α,γ-Dibromobutyrate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.