2-Bromo-2-Methylpropane

2-Bromo-2-Methylpropane

tert-butyl bromide; 2-methyl-2-bromopropane; 2-bromoisobutane

CAS 507-19-7

Chemical Formula C4H9Br

Molecular Weight 137.02 g/mol

2-Bromo-2-Methylpropane, also known as tert-butyl bromide, is a colorless liquid organic compound with the formula (CH3)3CBr. It's a tert-butyl group with a bromine atom attached, making it a highly reactive synthetic reagent. This compound is often used in organic chemistry to introduce the tert-butyl group, and it can also cause deguanylation and deadenylation of nucleosides. 

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Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Reagent: It is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, primarily used to introduce the tert-butyl group into molecules. 
  • Alkylating agent: Commonly used as an alkylating agent, meaning it can transfer the tert-butyl group to other molecules, forming new bonds. 

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate: It is a chemical intermediate primarily used in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals. It's a highly reactive compound, readily undergoing nucleophilic substitution reactions, which are commonly used in pharmaceutical synthesis. 

3. Agrochemicals 

  • Intermediate: It is used in agrochemicals as a building block in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including some active ingredients in pesticides and herbicides. 
  • Reagent: It's a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, used to introduce the tert-butyl group into molecules. 

4. Polymers & Resins

  • Intermediate: It plays a role in the synthesis of organic compounds that can be used as components or building blocks for these materials. 
  • Reagent: It's a versatile reactant in organic synthesis, facilitating the introduction of the tert-butyl group, which can be useful in various applications, including polymer chemistry.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Sharp, sweet ether like odor
Boiling Point 72-74°C
Melting Point -27°C
Density 1.223 g/cm3
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform
Viscosity 0.42 cP at 25°C
Flash Point 2°C

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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