Description

4-Bromo-2-Methylpent-2-Enoi is a specialized brominated olefinic intermediate with significant synthetic utility. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both bromine and a reactive alkene functionality. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing halogenated alkene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo-alkene group is a critical structural element.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to create more complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialized polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Methylpent-2-Enoi
CAS No.	58683-58-2
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrO
Molecular Weight	177.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-methylpent-2-en-1-ol; 2-Methyl-4-bromopent-2-en-1-ol; 4-Bromo-2-methyl-2-penten-1-ol; (E/Z)-4-Bromo-2-methylpent-2-en-1-ol; Bromomethylmethylpentenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Methylpent-2-Enoi is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomer Ratio (E/Z)	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.