Description

2-Bromo-4-Methylpentanoic Acid Bromide is a specialized organic bromide compound, serving as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its value lies in its reactive acid bromide functional group, which facilitates efficient coupling reactions and derivatization in controlled environments. This chemical is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors, where it is used to introduce specific brominated alkyl chains.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and candidate drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing complex organic frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methylpentanoic Acid Bromide
CAS No.	74204-03-8
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2O
Molecular Weight	257.95 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-bromopentanoyl bromide; 2-Bromo-4-methylvaleryl bromide; 2-Bromo-4-methylpentanoyl bromide; α-Bromo-4-methylvaleryl bromide; Pentanoic acid, 2-bromo-4-methyl-, bromide; Bromo-methylvaleryl bromide; 2-Bromo-4-methylpentanoic acid bromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-Methylpentanoic Acid Bromide is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary, and separated from incompatible materials such as bases and oxidizing agents.

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.