Description

3-Bromo-2-Butanol is a versatile chiral building block and halogenated alcohol of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce both bromine and hydroxyl functional groups, enabling its use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents as a reactive halogen source.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions to create more complex organic structures.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Butanol
CAS No.	5798-80-1
Molecular Formula	C4H9BrO
Molecular Weight	153.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butanol, 3-bromo-; (±)-3-Bromo-2-butanol; DL-3-Bromo-2-butanol; 3-Bromobutan-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-3-bromobutane; 3-Bromo-sec-butyl alcohol; 3-Bromo-2-hydroxybutane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-Butanol is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

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 extended stability, although short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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