Description

Dl-Ethyl 2-Bromobutyrate is a versatile brominated ester building block, essential for introducing the 2-bromobutyrate moiety in complex organic syntheses. Its primary value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent and its utility in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, making it a critical intermediate for research and industrial-scale production. This compound is particularly needed by fine chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and other coupling reactions to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specific ester compounds used in flavor and fragrance formulations.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in polymer chemistry and the development of specialty monomers or functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Ethyl 2-Bromobutyrate
CAS No.	533-68-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	195.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Bromobutyrate; 2-Bromobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; DL-2-Bromobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; (±)-Ethyl 2-Bromobutyrate; Butyric acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl DL-α-Bromobutyrate; NSC 8862; Ethyl 2-bromobutanoate
EINECS	208-577-9

Quality Control

Our Dl-Ethyl 2-Bromobutyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4480 - 1.4520
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.360 - 1.390
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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