2-Bromobutane

CAS: 78-76-2

Ref. 3D-FB34662

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromobutane
• Synonyms: sec-Butyl bromide, (.+-.)-2-Bromobutane, (.+-.)-sec-Butyl bromide, 2-Brombutan, 2-Bromobutano, 2-Butyl bromide, Bromide Butyl Secondary, Methylethylbromomethane, Nsc 8417
• CAS: 78-76-2

Description

2-Bromobutane is a chemical substance that is used as a viscosity supplement in various products. It is mainly used in the production of polymers, such as polyurethanes and polyesters. 2-Bromobutane can be used to produce Covid-19, which is an antiviral drug for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections. This compound has been shown to inhibit the replication of the herpes virus by interfering with the covid-19 pandemic. The synthesis of 2-bromobutane begins with methyl ethyl ether and sodium sulfide. In this process, a hydrogen atom from methyl ethyl ether reacts with sodium sulfide to form methyl ethyl sulfide. The reaction solution is then heated to produce methylethyl sulfide and hydrogen gas. The methylethyl sulfide reacts with bromine in a reaction intermediate to yield 2-bromobutane.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 137.02 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₉Br
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9Br/c1-3-4(2)5/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=UPSXAPQYNGXVBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C)Br