Description

Bis(3-Methyl-2-Butenyl)Zinc is a highly reactive organozinc reagent, specifically a dialkylzinc compound. It serves as a critical precursor for the introduction of the prenyl (3-methyl-2-butenyl) group in advanced organic synthesis, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing complex molecules, including natural product analogs and novel active ingredients.

Application

• Prenylation Reactions: Key reagent for the stereoselective introduction of prenyl groups into organic molecules via cross-coupling and carbozincation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Synthesis of complex drug candidates and natural product derivatives, such as terpenoids and flavonoids.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Production of advanced active ingredients and growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain architectures.
• Material Science: Used in the preparation of specialized organometallic precursors for catalysts and advanced polymeric materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in catalytic asymmetric transformations to construct chiral centers with high enantioselectivity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Production of high-value fragrance and flavor intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(3-Methyl-2-Butenyl)Zinc
CAS No.	66094-28-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18Zn
Molecular Weight	179.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Di(3-methyl-2-butenyl)zinc; Zinc, bis(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-; Prenylzinc; 3-Methyl-2-butenylzinc; Diisopentenylzinc; (3-Methylbut-2-en-1-yl)2Zn; Bis(isopentenyl)zinc; Zinc bis(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(3-Methyl-2-Butenyl)Zinc is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high reactivity and consistency. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including titration and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to support your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and may decompose upon exposure to air or moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Assay (Zn content)	≥ 95% (by titration)
Concentration (in solvent)	Typically 0.5M - 1.0M in hexane/THF
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Impurities (by GC/HPLC)	Contact for details

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