1-Bromo-2-methylpropane

• CAT Number: R020426
• CAS Number: 78-77-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H9Br
• Molecular Weight: 137.02
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Methyl-2-propyl Bromide; 2-Methylpropyl Bromide; Bromoisobutane; Isobutyl Bromide; NSC 8416; iso-Butyl Bromide
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-2-methylpropane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9Br/c1-4(2)3-5/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: HLVFKOKELQSXIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CBr

1-Bromo-2-methylpropane（Cat No.:R020426）, also known as isobutyl bromide, is a branched alkyl halide with the molecular formula C4H9Br. It consists of a three-carbon chain with a methyl group at the 2-position and a bromine atom attached to the terminal carbon. This colorless, volatile liquid is commonly used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis. Its primary bromide functionality makes it reactive in nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane is utilized in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, often serving as a building block for more complex organic molecules.