Description

Sodium 2-Bromobutyrate is a versatile organobromine compound and a key building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 2-bromobutyrate moiety, a crucial intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a butyric acid derivative with a halogen handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates coupling reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, such as alkylations and Reformatsky-type reactions, to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and metal-organic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel polymers or functional materials where the bromine group can be used for grafting or cross-linking.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Sodium 2-Bromobutyrate
CAS No.	58113-95-4
Molecular Formula	C4H6BrNaO2
Molecular Weight	188.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobutyric Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium α-Bromobutyrate; Butanoic acid, 2-bromo-, sodium salt (1:1); 2-Bromobutanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Bromobutanoate; 2-Bromobutyrate Sodium Salt; α-Bromobutyric Acid Sodium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Bromobutyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details

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