Description

tert-Butyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate is a high-purity organic bromide building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive dibromo functionality and the tert-butyl ester protecting group, offering versatility in multi-step organic transformations. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the introduction of butyric acid derivatives or halogenated side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile precursor for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclizations, and as a linker in medicinal chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials where bromine atoms can act as reactive sites.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings, to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 2,4-Dibromobutyrate
CAS No.	77629-96-0
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 α,γ-Dibromobutyrate; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2,4-Dibromobutanoate; 2,4-Dibromo-butanoic 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

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.