Description

1-(1-Bromo-1-Methylethoxy)Butane is a specialized brominated ether compound, serving as a valuable alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a bromine atom on a tertiary carbon adjacent to an ether linkage, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the tert-butoxy moiety or for subsequent functional group transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific ether and alkyl halide functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce bromine or ether groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN1/SN2) for the introduction of the 1-bromo-1-methylethyl group.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of complex fragrance molecules, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Bromo-1-Methylethoxy)Butane
CAS No.	54833-04-4
Molecular Formula	C7H15BrO
Molecular Weight	195.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Butane, 1-(1-bromo-1-methylethoxy)-; 1-Bromo-1-methylethyl butyl ether; tert-Butyl bromomethyl ether (related); 2-Bromo-2-propyl butyl ether; 1-(2-Bromopropan-2-yloxy)butane; Brominated tert-butyl butyl ether; Bromo-tert-butoxybutane
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Bromo-1-Methylethoxy)Butane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. 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, though short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.1 g/mL

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