1-Bromo-3-methylbutane, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1-Bromo-3-methylbutane was used in the synthesis of 1-(3-methylbutyl)pyrrole and in the production of pentyl peroxy radical by direct photolysis production method. It was also used as extraction solvent for determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water samples using liquid-liquid microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. It is also used as an alkyl halide and organic synthesis reagent.

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Applications
1-Bromo-3-methylbutane was used in the synthesis of 1-(3-methylbutyl)pyrrole and in the production of pentyl peroxy radical by direct photolysis production method. It was also used as extraction solvent for determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water samples using liquid-liquid microextraction combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. It is also used as an alkyl halide and organic synthesis reagent.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.