Description

1,4-Dibromo-2-Methylbutane is a versatile brominated alkane intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual bromine functionality, which makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as alkylation and chain extension reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer modifier in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to introduce the 2-methylbutane moiety into target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of novel organic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dibromo-2-Methylbutane
CAS No.	54462-66-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10Br2
Molecular Weight	229.94 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1,4-dibromobutane; 1,4-Dibromo-2-methylbutane; Butane, 1,4-dibromo-2-methyl-; NSC 5235; 2-Methylbutane-1,4-diyl dibromide
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromo-2-Methylbutane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and 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 support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.6 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Related Substances (GC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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