Description

1,2,4-Butanetriol, 3-Bromo- CAS NO 87018-35-7 is a valuable brominated triol derivative, serving as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxyl and bromine functional groups, enables precise chemical modifications for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in stereoselective synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials with tailored properties.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in the formulation of epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other thermosetting polymers where bromine functionality adds flame retardancy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to introduce functionalized butane chains into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4-Butanetriol, 3-Bromo-
CAS No.	87018-35-7
Molecular Formula	C4H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	185.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-1,2,4-butanetriol; 3-Bromobutane-1,2,4-triol; (±)-3-Bromo-1,2,4-butanetriol; DL-3-Bromo-1,2,4-butanetriol; 1,2,4-Trihydroxy-3-bromobutane; Bromobutanetriol; NSC 403152
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,4-Butanetriol, 3-Bromo- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.