Description

3-Bromo-1-Methoxybutane is a versatile brominated ether building block used extensively in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as an alkylating agent and a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent in various nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the methoxybutyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Acts as an intermediate in the preparation of advanced organic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Can be utilized as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1-Methoxybutane
CAS No.	53424-50-3
Molecular Formula	C5H11BrO
Molecular Weight	167.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-methoxybutane; 3-Methoxybutyl bromide; 1-Methoxy-3-bromobutane; Butane, 3-bromo-1-methoxy-; 3-Bromobutyl methyl ether; 3-Methoxy-1-bromobutane; Methyl 3-bromobutyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1-Methoxybutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL

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