Description

1-Bromo-3-Chloro-2-Methylpropane is a versatile halogenated alkane building block, valued for its bifunctional reactivity which enables selective synthesis in complex organic transformations. Its primary commercial significance lies in its role as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in fine chemical and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing who require a reliable, high-purity alkylating agent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific alkyl chain introductions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides as a reactive linker or functional group precursor.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for nucleophilic substitution reactions, Grignard reagent formation, and as a precursor to other organometallic compounds.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of advanced electronic and display materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Chloro-2-Methylpropane
CAS No.	6974-77-2
Molecular Formula	C4H8BrCl
Molecular Weight	171.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-bromo-3-chloropropane; 3-Chloro-1-bromo-2-methylpropane; 1-Bromo-3-chloro-2-methylpropane; (2-Methyl-3-chloropropyl) bromide; NSC 60549; Bromochloromethylpropane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Chloro-2-Methylpropane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	1.40 - 1.45 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490

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