Description

L-2-(Bromomethyl)Pyrrolidine Hydrobromide is a versatile chiral building block and organic intermediate of significant importance in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a bromomethyl group and a pyrrolidine scaffold, which makes it a key precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of various drug candidates, including protease inhibitors, neurological agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the pyrrolidine moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of specialty and custom fine chemicals requiring high purity and specific stereochemical configuration.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-2-(Bromomethyl)Pyrrolidine Hydrobromide
CAS No.	51368-34-4
Molecular Formula	C5H10BrN•HBr
Molecular Weight	249.96 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-(Bromomethyl)pyrrolidine hydrobromide; L-Prolinol, 2-(bromomethyl)-, hydrobromide; (2S)-2-(Bromomethyl)-1-azacyclopentane hydrobromide; (S)-(-)-2-(Bromomethyl)pyrrolidine HBr; 2-(Bromomethyl)pyrrolidine hydrobromide, (S)-; L-2-Pyrrolidinemethanol, 2-(bromomethyl)-, hydrobromide
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Quality Control

Our L-2-(Bromomethyl)Pyrrolidine Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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