Description

Methyl 4-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylbutanoate is a high-purity brominated ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in constructing complex molecular architectures, offering a reactive handle for further functionalization. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the 4-bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyryl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure contributes to specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile precursor in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to create more complex esters, acids, and ketones.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel monomers or functional additives for polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and tags used in biochemical research and diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylbutanoate
CAS No.	4833-99-2
Molecular Formula	C7H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	209.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutyrate; 2,2-Dimethyl-4-bromobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Bromo-2,2-dimethylbutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Butanoic acid, 4-bromo-2,2-dimethyl-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylbutanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.