Description

2-Bromo-3,4-Epoxy-1-Butene is a versatile and reactive bifunctional organobromine compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an epoxide ring and a bromoalkene moiety, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the preparation of novel drug candidates, particularly in the synthesis of complex heterocycles and targeted small molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce specific functional groups.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties such as adhesion or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and cascade transformations.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3,4-Epoxy-1-Butene
CAS No.	6005-78-3
Molecular Formula	C₄H₅BrO
Molecular Weight	149.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Epoxy-3-bromo-3-butene; 3-Bromo-1,2-epoxy-3-butene; 3-Bromo-3-butene-1,2-epoxide; 2-Bromo-3,4-epoxybut-1-ene; 3-Butene-1,2-epoxide, 3-bromo-; Bromoepoxybutene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,4-Epoxy-1-Butene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with every shipment 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 at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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