Description

Bromo-tert-Butyl Alcohol CAS NO 38254-49-8 is a versatile halogenated tertiary alcohol primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the bromine atom and the steric bulk of the tert-butyl group, enabling selective transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a crucial building block for active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the tert-butyl moiety or as a precursor for other functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen functionality for coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent in laboratories and pilot plants for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent preparation, and as a protecting group precursor.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, ligands for catalysis, and specialty monomers where the bulky tert-butyl group influences material properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromo-tert-Butyl Alcohol
CAS No.	38254-49-8
Molecular Formula	C4H9BrO
Molecular Weight	153.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-methylpropan-1-ol; 2-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propanol; 1-Bromo-2,2-dimethylethanol; 2-Bromo-tert-butyl alcohol; (2-Bromo-2-methylpropyl) alcohol; tert-Butyl bromomethyl alcohol; Bromoneopentyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Our Bromo-tert-Butyl Alcohol is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.4 g/mL

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