Description

2,4-Dibromo-1-Butene is a versatile brominated alkene intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive dibromo functionality, which serves as a key building block for constructing 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 cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science: A building block for monomers and polymers with specific brominated properties, such as flame retardants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for the introduction of vinyl and allylic bromine groups into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the research and development of novel organometallic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-1-Butene
CAS No.	55030-57-4
Molecular Formula	C₄H₆Br₂
Molecular Weight	213.90 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butene, 2,4-dibromo-; 2,4-Dibromobut-1-ene; (2,4-Dibromobut-1-ene); 1,3-Dibromobut-3-ene; But-1-ene-2,4-dibromide; NSC 60548
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromo-1-Butene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 place away from strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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