Description

tert-Butyl 11-Bromoundecanoate is a high-purity, protected carboxylic acid derivative featuring a terminal bromoalkyl chain. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the controlled introduction of long-chain functionalities. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating long-chain fatty acid analogs and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkyl chain modifications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or chain transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and surfactants with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive bromine and protected carboxylate groups facilitate sequential reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions and deprotections, for complex molecule assembly.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Employed in the development of precursor molecules for advanced display and lighting technologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds for complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 11-Bromoundecanoate
CAS No.	85216-74-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₉BrO₂
Molecular Weight	321.30 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Bromoundecanoic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; tert-Butyl 11-Bromoundecanoate; Undecanoic acid, 11-bromo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 11-bromoundecanoate; 11-Bromo-undecanoic acid tert-butyl ester; TBUD; Bromoundecanoic Acid t-Butyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 11-Bromoundecanoate 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 and 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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.