Description

2-Bromobutyric Acid n-Butyl Ester is a versatile brominated ester compound valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in organic synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly useful for introducing the butyl ester and bromine functional groups in a single step, enabling efficient multi-step reaction sequences. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a building block for advanced electronic and display materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in alkylation, esterification, and cross-coupling reactions to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of specific ester compounds for aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobutyric Acid n-Butyl Ester
CAS No.	42115-48-0
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	223.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl 2-bromobutanoate; n-Butyl 2-bromobutyrate; 2-Bromobutanoic Acid Butyl Ester; 2-Bromobutyric Acid Butyl Ester; Butyl α-bromobutyrate; Butyl 2-bromobutylate; 2-Bromo-n-butyric Acid n-Butyl Ester; Bromobutyric Acid Butyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobutyric Acid n-Butyl Ester 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 synthetic applications. 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.450 - 1.460
Density	1.25 - 1.35 g/cm³

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