Description

2-(4-Bromobutyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is a versatile brominated acetal building block, primarily used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the bromobutyl chain serves as an alkylating agent and the dioxolane group acts as a protected aldehyde equivalent. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in multi-step synthesis to introduce the 4-bromobutyl moiety and as a masked aldehyde precursor for constructing complex molecular frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and development of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing probes and tags used in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromobutyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	87227-41-6
Molecular Formula	C7H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	209.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)butyl Bromide; 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(4-bromobutyl)-; 4-Bromo-1-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)butane; 2-(4-Bromobutyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)butyl bromide; 4-Bromobutylaldehyde ethylene acetal; 4-Bromobutanal ethylene acetal
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Bromobutyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.