Description

Isobutylmagnesium Chloride is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, commonly known as a Grignard reagent. This chemical is a critical building block in organic synthesis, valued for its ability to form new carbon-carbon bonds and introduce the isobutyl group into target molecules. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for constructing complex molecular frameworks in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of flavors, fragrances, and advanced organic materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as an initiator or catalyst component in the synthesis of specialized polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool in research laboratories for methodological development and exploratory synthesis.
• Nucleophilic Addition Reactions: Used to add the isobutyl group to carbonyl compounds like aldehydes, ketones, and esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutylmagnesium Chloride
CAS No.	5674-02-2
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClMg
Molecular Weight	116.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutylmagnesium chloride solution; (2-Methylpropyl)magnesium chloride; Magnesium, chloro(2-methylpropyl)-; Grignard reagent, isobutylmagnesium chloride; Iso-BuMgCl; Isobutyl MgCl; Chloro(2-methylpropyl)magnesium; 2-Methylpropylmagnesium chloride
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Quality Control

Our Isobutylmagnesium Chloride is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing concentration, assay, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee the material meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and pyrophoric nature, the material must be handled and stored under strictly anhydrous conditions, away from moisture, air, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in solvent)	Typically 1.0M to 2.0M in THF or Diethyl Ether
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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