High Purity Isobutyl Bromide CAS 78-77-3

• • • • Synthetic Versatility: A key building block for introducing the isobutyl group into organic molecules.

        Ready for Scale-up: Available from pilot-scale to multi-ton commercial quantities with full COA documentation.

        Global Compliance: Manufactured and handled under strict environmental and safety regulations for international export.

        Optimized Packaging: Shipped in high-quality, corrosion-resistant drums to ensure product integrity upon arrival.

Isobutyl Bromide, identified by CAS 78-77-3 and also known as 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane, is a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor.

As an alkyl halide, it is a crucial reagent in organic chemistry, primarily used as an alkylating agent. It plays a significant role in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and more importantly, as a structural unit in the development of pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds. Its ability to undergo substitution reactions makes it indispensable in the fine chemical industry.

Applications

Pharmaceutical Synthesis Used as an intermediate for synthesizing various drugs, including specific anti-inflammatory agents and cardiovascular medications where an isobutyl side chain is required.

Agrochemical Industry Acts as a building block for the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, facilitating the introduction of specific branched alkyl groups for biological activity.

Flavors and Fragrances Employed in the synthesis of specialty aroma chemicals that require branched hydrocarbon structures to achieve desired olfactory profiles.

Organic Synthesis Reagent Commonly used in laboratories and industry for the preparation of Grignard reagents (Isobutylmagnesium bromide) for C-C bond formation.

Packaging & Logistics

• Standard Packaging: 200kg or 250kg iron drums.

• Loading Capacity: 16 MT or 20 MT per 20'FCL.

• Shipping Status: Class 3 Flammable Liquid; UN 2339. Dangerous goods handling required.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire, heat sources, and direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed.

Synonyms

1-Bromo-2-methylpropane; i-Butyl bromide; 2-Methylpropyl bromide.

Matching Materials

• Magnesium Turnings (CAS 739-95-4): Used with isobutyl bromide to prepare Grignard reagents.

• Potassium Carbonate (CAS 584-08-7): Frequently used as a base in alkylation reactions involving isobutyl bromide.

• Dimethylformamide (DMF) (CAS 68-12-2): A common polar aprotic solvent for nucleophilic substitution reactions.

• Isobutyl Alcohol (CAS 78-83-1): Often the raw material used in the production of isobutyl bromide via bromination.

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