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1-Bromo-3-methyl-2-butene, 90+%, stab. with silver
Description
1-Bromo-3-methyl-2-butene is considered as a source of 3,3-dimethylallyl group and used in the preparation of natural products. It is also employed in the synthesis of base-modified pyrimidine nucleosides. Further, it is used in the preparation of (±)-eldanolide, 1-(3,3-dimethylallyl)-L-tryptophan and (±)-fumagillin, an antibiotic isolated from Aspergillus fumigattus.
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1-Bromo-3-methyl-2-butene is considered as a source of 3,3-dimethylallyl group and used in the preparation of natural products. It is also employed in the synthesis of base-modified pyrimidine nucleosides. Further, it is used in the preparation of (±)-eldanolide, 1-(3,3-dimethylallyl)-L-tryptophan and (±)-fumagillin, an antibiotic isolated from Aspergillus fumigattus.
Solubility
Immiscible with water
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.281 |
Boiling Point | 135°C |
Flash Point | 32°C (90°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.4895 |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN2920 |
Beilstein | 1420778 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Immiscible with water |
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Safety and Handling


- 1-Bromo-3-methyl-2-butene
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Bromo-3-methyl-2-butene
RUO – Research Use Only
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