Description
1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanediol (CAS No. 14396-65-7) is a high-purity brominated organic compound with the molecular formula C4H8Br2O2. This versatile chemical intermediate is widely used in synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and materials science. Its unique structure, featuring two bromine atoms and two hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, chiral compounds, and functionalized polymers. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (by GC/HPLC) and is available in various quantities to meet both research and industrial-scale demands. Suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for flame retardants, this compound is supplied with full analytical documentation (MSDS, COA) to guarantee traceability and compliance with global safety standards.
Properties
- CAS Number: 14396-65-7
- Complexity: 52
- IUPAC Name: 1,4-dibromobutane-2,3-diol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8Br2O2/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h3-4,7-8H,1-2H2
- InChI Key: XOWDQAHYPSENAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 247.88706
- Molecular Formula: C4H8Br2O2
- Molecular Weight: 247.91
- SMILES: C(C(C(CBr)O)O)Br
- Topological: 40.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 245.88910
- Synonyms: 1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanediol, 627-179-3, 14396-65-7, 1,4-dibromobutane-2,3-diol, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dibromo-, Dibromo-L-(+)-threitol, 299-70-7, 19396-65-7, 15410-44-3, 1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butandiol, 1,4-Dibromo-2,3-dihydroxybutane, AI3-61923, WLN: E1YQYQ1E, NCIOpen2_004735, 19953-61-8, 1,4-dideoxy-L-+-erythritol, SCHEMBL561011, (L)-(+)-1,3-butanediol, 1,4-dibromo-butan-2,3-diol, DTXSID20861852, NSC142325, NSC241568, AKOS015890553, FD04539, NSC 142325, NSC-142325, NSC-241568, AS-59392, DB-042711, Threitol,4-dibromo-1,4-dideoxy-, L-(+)-, F87122, Erythritol,4-dibromo-1,4-dideoxy-, (O)-(+)-
1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanediol serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for chiral drug development. It is utilized in polymer chemistry to modify flame-retardant properties and crosslinking density. Researchers also employ it in asymmetric catalysis and as a precursor for specialty chemicals in agrochemical formulations.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P332+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Dam. 1 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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