4-Bromo-1-butene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Bromo-1-butene is used in the preparation of 4-(3-butenyloxy)benzoic acid and largazole. It is also used in double alkylation of lactams followed by Grubbs ring-closing metathesis to yield gymnodimine. Further, it serves as a reagent in the preparation of dienehydrazides.

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Applications
4-Bromo-1-butene is used in the preparation of 4-(3-butenyloxy)benzoic acid and largazole. It is also used in double alkylation of lactams followed by Grubbs ring-closing metathesis to yield gymnodimine. Further, it serves as a reagent in the preparation of dienehydrazides.

Solubility
Miscible with water, benzene, ether and ethanol.

Notes
Light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases.

Specifications

• Density: 1.33
• Boiling Point: 98°C to 100°C
• Flash Point: 1°C (34°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.463
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 1098377
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,benzene,ether and ethanol.
• SMILES: C=CCCBr
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 135.004
• Formula Weight: 135
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Bromo-1-butene

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