Description

2-Bromo-3,3-Dimethylbutyryl Bromide is a specialized organic bromide compound with the CAS number 74702-95-7, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its highly reactive bromoacyl bromide functional group, which enables efficient introduction of the 2-bromo-3,3-dimethylbutyryl moiety into target molecules. This reagent is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require precise functionalization and chain extension in their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the branched alkyl chain confers specific biological activity.
• Peptide Mimetics & Protein Labeling: Acts as an acylating agent for modifying amino groups, useful in creating peptide analogs or fluorescent probes for biochemical research.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the functionalization of organic ligands for metal complexes used in catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3,3-Dimethylbutyryl Bromide
CAS No.	74702-95-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2O
Molecular Weight	257.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3,3-dimethylbutanoyl bromide; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-bromobutyryl bromide; Butanoyl bromide, 2-bromo-3,3-dimethyl-; α-Bromo-β,β-dimethylbutyryl bromide; 2-Bromo-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid bromide
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,3-Dimethylbutyryl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, 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.