Description

2-Bromo-2-Methylbutyric Acid is a versatile halogenated carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce a tertiary bromine-bearing carbon center, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a branched alkyl chain with a halogen handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the 2-bromo-2-methylbutyryl moiety is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to create complex esters, amides, and other derivatives for material science and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the production of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral auxiliaries and metal-organic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-2-Methylbutyric Acid
CAS No.	95338-79-7
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	181.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-methylbutanoic acid; α-Bromoisovaleric acid; 2-Methyl-2-bromobutyric acid; NSC 403914; Butyric acid, 2-bromo-2-methyl-; 2-Bromo-2-methyl-butanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-2-Methylbutyric Acid is manufactured 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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