Description

tert-Butyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate is a high-purity brominated organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive dibromo functionality and the protective tert-butyl ester group, enabling precise molecular construction. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating complex intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific bromoalkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dibromobutyrate moiety is incorporated into the active compound.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile alkylating agent and a precursor for further functional group transformations in multi-step laboratory and process-scale syntheses.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials that require brominated monomers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form new carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate
CAS No.	71725-02-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14Br2O2
Molecular Weight	310.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromobutyric Acid tert-Butyl Ester; Butanoic Acid, 2,4-Dibromo-, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; tert-Butyl 2,4-Dibromobutanoate; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2,4-Dibromobutanoate; 2,4-Dibromobutanoic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; t-Butyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.