Description
1-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propene (CAS No. 3017-69-4) is a highly versatile brominated alkene with the molecular formula C4H7Br. This organobromine compound, also known by its IUPAC name 1-bromo-2-methylprop-1-ene, is a clear to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent odor. It is widely used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. The compound’s reactive bromine moiety and terminal alkene functionality make it an excellent candidate for nucleophilic substitution, coupling reactions, and polymerization initiators. With a purity of ≥98% (GC), our product is rigorously tested to ensure consistency and reliability for research and industrial applications. Proper handling under inert conditions is recommended due to its moisture-sensitive nature.
Properties
- CAS Number: 3017-69-4
- Complexity: 41.6
- IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-2-methyl-prop-1-ene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7Br/c1-4(2)3-5/h3H,1-2H3
- InChI Key: DEFNUDNHTUZJAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 133.97311
- Molecular Formula: C4H7Br
- Molecular Weight: 135.00
- SMILES: CC(=CBr)C
- Monoisotopic Mass: 133.97311
- Synonyms: 1-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propene, 1-Propene, 1-bromo-2-methyl-, NSC 148224, DTXSID40184252, DTXCID50106743, 1-Propene, 1-bromo-2-methyl-(9CI), 629-499-9, defnudnhtuzjal-uhfffaoysa-n, 3017-69-4, 1-bromo-2-methylprop-1-ene, 1-Bromo-2-methylpropene, Isocrotyl bromide, 2-Methyl-1-propenyl bromide, Propene, 1-bromo-2-methyl-, 1-Bromo-2-methyl-propene, .beta.,.beta.-Dimethylvinylbromide, NSC-148224, beta,beta-Dimethylvinylbromide, Isobutylenbromid, isobutenyl bromide, MFCD00009885, bromo-2-methylpropene, 1-Propene, 1-bromo-2-methyl- (9CI), VJM9JG6TGN, 2-methyl propenyl bromide, 1-bromo-2-methyl propene, SCHEMBL51629, 2-methyl-1-bromo-1-propene, 3-bromo-2-methyl-2-propene, SCHEMBL247763, SCHEMBL247764, 1-Bromo-2,2-dimethylethylene, CHEMBL157418, SCHEMBL6050070, DAA01769, NSC148224, 1-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propene, 98%, AKOS015841776, FS-4098, DB-068236, EN300-91906
Application
1-Bromo-2-methyl-1-propene serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the 2-methyl-1-propenyl group into target molecules. It is employed in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, including potential pharmaceutical intermediates and crop protection agents. The compound’s reactivity also makes it valuable in material science for modifying polymers and creating functionalized surfaces. Researchers utilize it in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex organic frameworks.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Flam. Liq. 2 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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