INTRODUCTION
1,4-Dibromobutane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic, saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. 1,4-Dibromobutane shows similar reactions as the mono-brominated 1-bromobutane, however, in contrast, it is doubly functionalized.
Manufacture
One way of preparing 1,4-Dibromobutane is the double bromination of 1,4-Butanediol.
| Synonyms | Tetramethylene dibromide 1,4-Butylene bromide |
| CAS no. | 110-52-1 |
| EINECS no. | 203-775-5 |
| Molecular formula | C4H8Br2 |
| Molecular weight | 215.91 |
| Structure |  |
Applications
| 1,4-Dibromobutane is used as an intermediate involved in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredient for e.g. Bifemelane an antidepressant and other organic compounds. |
| Also used in the production of following intermediates: * 1-(4-Methoxybutyl)hydrazine * 1,4-Bis(diphenylphosphino)butane * 4-Phenoxybutanoic acid * 1,4-Dimethoxybutane |
| It is used in the investigation of metabolism of two halopropanes such as 1,3-Dichloropropane and 2,2-Dichloropropane. |
| It acts as a reagent to prepare Diazadioxa oxovanadium(IV) macrocyclic complexes. |
| It can be used for the alkylation of, for example, organolithium compounds or for the preparation of Grignard compounds. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Density (at 25 °C) | gm/ml | 1.82 – 1.83 |
| Water content (by KF) | % | NMT 0.1 |
| Purity (by GC) | % | NLT 99.0 |
STORAGE
Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place.
PACKING
250 kg HDPE drum. Also customized packing can be provided as per demand.
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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