1-Bromo-3-Methylbutane

1-Bromo-3-Methylbutane

3-Methyl-1-bromobutane; 4-bromo-2-methylbutane; Isoamyl bromide

CAS 107-82-4

Chemical Formula C5H11Br

Molecular Weight 151.04 g/mol

1-Bromo-3-Methylbutane, also known as isoamyl bromide or isopentyl bromide, is a colorless liquid organic compound. It is a branched alkane derivative with a bromine atom attached to the first carbon and a methyl group attached to the third carbon. The compound has a molar mass of 151.04 g/mol and is slightly soluble in water. It is used as an extraction solvent and in various chemical reactions. 

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Industrial Uses

1. Agrochemicals

  • Precursor: Serve a precursor in the synthesis of various agrochemicals and other organic molecules. 
  • Intermediate: It's used as an intermediate, meaning it's a building block for creating more complex molecules with desired properties, including some used in agrochemicals. 

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Precursor: Serves as a precursor in various chemical synthesis reactions, particularly in organic chemistry. 
  • Alkylating agent: It is commonly used as an alkylating agent and in the preparation of Grignard reagents. 

3. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate: It serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. Its specific applications in drug synthesis involve using it as a building block for further chemical transformations to create the desired active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). 

4. Polymers & Resins

  • Reagent: It  is used in polymers as a reagent in polymerization processes, particularly in the creation of specialized polymers for coatings and adhesives. 
  • Intermediate: It also serve as a building block for synthesizing more complex organic molecules, including those used in the chemical industry for producing polymers and resins.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Pungent or fruity
Boiling Point 118–120 °C (244–248 °F)
Melting Point -102 °C (-151.6 °F)
Density 1.220 g/mL at 20 °C
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform
Viscosity 0.7–0.9 cP at 25 °C
Flash Point 27 °C (80.6 °F)

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