Description

Methyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate is a versatile brominated ester building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive dibromo functionality, which serves as a key precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for cyclization, alkylation, and other critical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic or complex aliphatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for cyclization reactions to form lactones and other cyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological development and as a standard reagent for studying nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an alkylating agent in the preparation of more complex organic molecules for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate
CAS No.	70288-65-2
Molecular Formula	C5H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	259.93 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2,4-Dibromobutanoate; Butanoic acid, 2,4-dibromo-, methyl ester; Methyl α,γ-Dibromobutyrate; 2,4-Dibromobutyric Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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