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1,3-Dibromopropane

CAS 109-64-8

Molecular structure of 1,3-Dibromopropane

CAS · 109-64-8

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Product Overview

1,3-Dibromopropane is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

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Product Specifications

Item Specification
Appearance Colorless or slightly yellow liquid
Assay 99% min
pH 6–8
Water 0.5% max
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Applications

1. Organic Synthesis

a. Alkylation Agent

● Used to introduce a three-carbon spacer between two nucleophilic moieties such as amines, thiols, phenols, or carboxylic acids.

● Facilitates the formation of:
Ethers
Thioethers
Amines
Cyclic compounds

b. Synthesis of Heterocycles

● 1,3-Dibromopropane is frequently used in the construction of five- or six-membered rings, especially:
Pyrrolidines
Piperidines
Oxazoles and thiazoles

● Acts as a templating reagent for ring-closing reactions.

2. Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Intermediates

● Functions as a linker or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive compounds.

● Used in the preparation of:
Antiviral and antimicrobial agents
Enzyme inhibitors
CNS-active agents

● Also found in intermediate steps for pesticides and fungicides where carbon chain length and reactivity are critical.

3. Polymer and Materials Chemistry

a. Crosslinking Agent

● Useful in the modification or crosslinking of polymers and resins, especially where a flexible C₃ spacer is desired.

● Applied in:
Polyurethane elastomers
Epoxy resin systems
Conductive and specialty polymers

b. Functional Monomer Synthesis

● Precursor to functionalized monomers used in making:
Ionic liquids
Zwitterionic compounds
Supramolecular materials

4. Industrial Applications

● Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals.

● Employed in rubber additives, coating formulations, and plastic modifiers.

● Useful in the manufacture of quaternary ammonium salts and ionic surfactants.

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Benefits

√ Versatile Bifunctional Reagent

● 1,3-Dibromopropane丨CAS 109-64-8 contains two bromine atoms that enable double substitution reactions.

● Ideal for constructing symmetric or bridged molecules.

√ Controlled Chain Length

● Provides a precise three-carbon spacer, critical in structure-activity relationships (SAR) in pharmaceuticals and materials.

√ High Reactivity

● Undergoes efficient nucleophilic substitution, making it suitable for diverse chemistries.

√ Readily Available and Cost-Effective

● Commercially available in bulk.

● Can be easily scaled for lab-scale or industrial production.

Conclusion

1,3-Dibromopropane丨CAS 109-64-8 is a highly reactive, bifunctional alkylating agent that plays a key role in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical development, and materials science. Its ability to introduce a C₃ linker and form varied chemical bonds makes it an essential intermediate in designing complex molecules, crosslinked polymers, and specialty chemicals.

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Conclusion

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