Description

1,4-Bis(Bromomethoxy)Butane is a specialized brominated organic compound, valued for its role as a versatile alkylating agent and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two reactive bromomethoxy groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity intermediates for product development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring ether-linked chains or spacer groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators as a functional linker or alkylating agent.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer precursor for the development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory and industrial settings for nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce protected or functionalized butane chains.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in exploring new molecular entities and synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(Bromomethoxy)Butane
CAS No.	53970-35-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12Br2O2
Molecular Weight	275.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(bromomethoxy)butane; Butane, 1,4-bis(bromomethoxy)-; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl) ether of 1,4-butanediol; 1,4-Di-O-(bromomethyl)butane; α,α'-Dibromo-ω,ω'-dimethoxybutane; Tetramethylene bis(bromomethyl ether); Bromination product of 1,4-butanediol dimethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(Bromomethoxy)Butane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of GMP and ISO standards for chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density	~1.6 g/cm³

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