Description

1,3-Dichloro-2-Bromopropane is a versatile halogenated organic compound primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and bromine atoms on a propane backbone, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is utilized in alkylation, cyclization, and cross-coupling reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific halogenated alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactivity aids in creating effective bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and the preparation of more complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3-Dichloro-2-Bromopropane
CAS No.	51483-39-7
Molecular Formula	C3H5BrCl2
Molecular Weight	191.88 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1,3-dichloropropane; 1,3-Dichloro-2-bromopropane; 2-Bromotrimethylene chloride; NSC 402124; 1,3-Dichloropropyl-2-bromide; Propane, 1,3-dichloro-2-bromo-; α-Bromo-β,β'-dichloropropane
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichloro-2-Bromopropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and identification by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and metals. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.70 - 1.75 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.520 - 1.525
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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