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butyl bromide

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Butyl bromide, also known as 1-bromobutane, is an alkyl halide with the formula CH3(CH2)3Br. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Butyl bromide is a versatile chemical used in various applications, including as a solvent, a reagent in organic synthesis, and a precursor to other chemicals. It is commonly synthesized via the reaction of butanol with hydrobromic acid. The reaction can be catalyzed by a strong acid, such as sulfuric acid. Butyl bromide is a potent alkylating agent and can react with various nucleophiles, such as alcohols, amines, and carboxylates. Its reactivity stems from the polarized carbon-bromine bond, where the bromine atom carries a partial negative charge, making the carbon atom susceptible to nucleophilic attack. Butyl bromide's versatility and reactivity have led to its extensive use in organic synthesis. It is a crucial starting material for the production of a wide range of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. For instance, it is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, including anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants, and antibiotics. Moreover, butyl bromide is employed in the production of various polymers, such as polyvinyl bromide, which finds applications in various industries, including construction, packaging, and textiles. Due to its reactivity and toxicity, butyl bromide must be handled with care. It is a flammable liquid that can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Therefore, appropriate safety precautions should be taken during its handling and disposal. Researchers study butyl bromide to understand its reactivity, explore potential new applications, and develop more sustainable and efficient synthesis methods. Ongoing research aims to explore its potential in various fields, including polymer chemistry, catalysis, and the development of new synthetic methodologies. In summary, butyl bromide is a crucial chemical with diverse applications in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and various other industries. Its unique properties and versatility have made it an essential building block in modern chemistry. However, due to its reactivity and toxicity, it is crucial to handle butyl bromide with proper safety precautions. Ongoing research continues to explore its potential applications and develop safer and more sustainable methods for its production and utilization.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID8002
CHEMBL ID160949
SCHEMBL ID8141
MeSH IDM0137767

Synonyms (67)

Synonym
LS-13004
109-65-9
n-butylbromide
un1126
hsdb 2195
ccris 831
ai3-15308
einecs 203-691-9
1-butyl bromide
n-butyl bromide
inchi=1/c4h9br/c1-2-3-4-5/h2-4h2,1h
butane, 1-bromo-
1-bromo-butane
butyl bromide
1-bromobutane
1-bromobutane, reagentplus(r), 99%
bbu ,
B0560
AKOS000118760
FT-0663658
CHEMBL160949
A802070
1-bromanylbutane
bromobutane
sav6y78u3d ,
ec 203-691-9
unii-sav6y78u3d
1-bromobutane [un1126] [flammable liquid]
butane, bromo-
butylbromide
STL282740
FT-0607523
JC10149
1-bromobutane;1-butyl bromide;bromobutane;butyl bromide;n-butyl bromide
n-butyl bromide [mi]
n-butyl bromide [hsdb]
SCHEMBL8141
un 1126
n-c4h9br
J-504460
bromo butane
l-bromobutane
n-bu-br
4-bromo-butane
1 -bromobutane
1-bromo butane
n-butyl bromine
1-butylbromide
1-bromo-n-butane
1- bromobutane
4-bromobutane
propyl methyl bromide
bubr
n-butylbromid
n-butyl-bromide
1-bromobutane-2,2-d2
1219805-80-7
mfcd00000260
DTXSID6021903
F0001-0198
1-bromobutane, analytical standard
1-bromobutane, reagentplus(r), >=99%
1219805-37-4
Q59081
1-bromobutane--d5
1-bromobutane-1d4
EN300-19285

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Hemodynamic changes, adverse events, and discomfort levels of patients were similar between the two groups."( Antiperistaltic effect and safety of L-menthol for esophagogastroduodenoscopy in the elderly with contraindication to hyoscine-N-butylbromide.
Chen, LK; Chen, PH; Hou, MC; Huang, YH; Lin, MH; Peng, LN; Yang, TC, 2022
)
0.72

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Animals were treated orally with 1-BB at 375, 750 and 1500 mg/kg in corn oil once for dose-response study or treated orally with 1-BB at 1500 mg/kg for 6, 12, 24 and 48h for time-course study."( Role of glutathione conjugation in 1-bromobutane-induced hepatotoxicity in mice.
Ha, HW; Jeong, TC; Kang, MJ; Ko, GS; Lee, DJ; Lee, SK; Yoo, SH, 2010
)
0.36
"Supervised learning methods promise to improve integrated testing strategies (ITS), but must be adjusted to handle high dimensionality and dose-response data."( Probabilistic hazard assessment for skin sensitization potency by dose-response modeling using feature elimination instead of quantitative structure-activity relationships.
Hartung, T; Kleensang, A; Luechtefeld, T; Maertens, A; McKim, JM; Sá-Rocha, V, 2015
)
0.42
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID37563Aneuploidy activity was determined; - indicates negative induction of aneuploidy in Aspergillus nidulans1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb-17, Volume: 38, Issue:4
Molecular similarity matrices and quantitative structure-activity relationships: a case study with methodological implications.
AID19825Partition coefficient (logP)1995Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb-17, Volume: 38, Issue:4
Molecular similarity matrices and quantitative structure-activity relationships: a case study with methodological implications.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (81)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199032 (39.51)18.7374
1990's1 (1.23)18.2507
2000's2 (2.47)29.6817
2010's26 (32.10)24.3611
2020's20 (24.69)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 112.38

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index112.38 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.54 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.72 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index201.16 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (112.38)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials7 (8.14%)5.53%
Reviews3 (3.49%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (1.16%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other75 (87.21%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]