Butylmagnesium bromide is an organomagnesium compound with the formula C4H9MgBr. It is classified as a Grignard reagent, which is a type of organometallic compound commonly used in organic synthesis. This substance typically appears as a colorless to yellowish liquid or solid, depending on its form and concentration. It is highly reactive, particularly with water and moisture, leading to the release of hydrocarbons and the formation of magnesium hydroxide. Butylmagnesium bromide is utilized in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic additions to carbonyl compounds, which allows for the formation of alcohols. Due to its reactivity, it must be handled under anhydrous conditions, often in an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Safety precautions are essential, as it can be flammable and poses risks of chemical burns upon contact with skin or eyes. Overall, butylmagnesium bromide is a valuable reagent in synthetic organic chemistry, facilitating the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Butylmagnesium bromide

693-03-8: 1-Butylmagnesium bromide, Brombutylmagnesium, Bromobutilmagnesio, Butylmagnesium bromide, Magnesium Bromide Butan-1-Ide (1:1:1), Magnesium, bromobutyl-, n-Butylmagnesium bromide, Bromobutylmagnesium

n-Butylmagnesium bromide 2M solution in DEE

n-Butylmagnesium bromide 1M solution in THF

n-Butylmagnesium bromide 3M solution in DEE

Butylmagnesium Bromide (ca.16% in Tetrahydrofuran, ca. 1mol/L)

N-Butylmagnesium bromide is a reactive chemical that has the formula CH3CH2CH2MgBr. It is used in pharmaceutical preparations and as a reagent in organic synthesis. This compound reacts with hydroxyl groups to form ethers and methyl ketones, which are useful in organic chemistry. N-Butylmagnesium bromide also reacts with fatty acids and aromatic hydrocarbons, forming esters and ethers respectively. N-Butylmagnesium bromide has been shown to have a high detection sensitivity for hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA and can be used for the isolation of HBV DNA from plasma samples. The compound is also used as a catalyst for polymerization reactions and as an excellent solid catalyst for the hydrogenation of alkenes.
N-Butylmagnesium bromide was first prepared by combining magnesium metal with butyllithium:

CAS 693-03-8: Butylmagnesium bromide

n-Butylmagnesium bromide 2M solution in DEE

Ref: 54-OR320112

n-Butylmagnesium bromide 1M solution in THF

Ref: 54-OR320111

n-Butylmagnesium bromide 3M solution in DEE

Ref: 54-OR320113

Butylmagnesium Bromide (ca.16% in Tetrahydrofuran, ca. 1mol/L)

Ref: 3B-B6043

N-Butylmagnesium bromide

Ref: 3D-FB43101