Description

1-Bromo-2-tert-Butylcyclopropane is a specialized cyclopropane derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine atom and a bulky tert-butyl group on the strained three-membered ring, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of compounds with constrained, three-dimensional geometries.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the creation of new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its reactive bromine for further functionalization.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials where the cyclopropane ring imparts specific physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and ring-opening transformations to introduce functionalized cyclopropane units into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reference compound in methodological studies and for investigating reaction mechanisms involving strained ring systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-tert-Butylcyclopropane
CAS No.	55682-99-0
Molecular Formula	C7H13Br
Molecular Weight	177.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-tert-Butyl-1-bromocyclopropane; 1-Bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)cyclopropane; 1-Bromo-2-(tert-butyl)cyclopropane; (2-Bromocyclopropyl)-tert-butane; tert-Butylbromocyclopropane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-tert-Butylcyclopropane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development laboratories.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and potential decomposition.

Specification

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

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