Description

1-Bromo-3-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Propanol is a versatile halogenated alcohol intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and chlorine substituents on a tertiary carbon, makes it a valuable building block for introducing functional complexity. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated side chains or specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its halogen atoms contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions to construct more complex molecular architectures in research and development.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with modified properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Propanol
CAS No.	66466-56-6
Molecular Formula	C4H8BrClO
Molecular Weight	187.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-bromo-3-chloro-2-propanol; 3-Chloro-1-bromo-2-methyl-2-propanol; 1-Bromo-3-chloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol; 2-Propanol, 1-bromo-3-chloro-2-methyl-; Halogenated tertiary alcohol intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Bromo-3-Chloro-2-Methyl-2-Propanol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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