Ethynylmagnesium Bromide丨CAS 4301-14-8

Ethynylmagnesium Bromide丨CAS 4301-14-8
Product Introduction:
Catalog No.: SS131963
CAS No.: 4301-14-8
Concentration: 0.45M-0.60M
Product Name: Ethynylmagnesium bromide
Molecular Formula: C2HBrMg
Molecular Weight: 129.24
Synonym(s): bromo(ethynyl)magnesium
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Description

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Specifications

 

Appearance: Gray to brown liquid
Concentration: 0.45M–0.60M
Assay: 6.0%–8.0%

 

Transport Information

 

Parameter

Specification

UN Number

3099

Class

4.3 (3)

Packing Group

II

H.S. Code

2931900090999

Stability & Reactivity

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C

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Manufacturing Information

 

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Specification

Capacity

10MT/month

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Experience

Production since 2016

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Applications

 

1. Nucleophilic Addition to Carbonyl Compounds

Reacts with aldehydes and ketones to form propargylic alcohols after protonation.

Example: HC≡CMgBr + RCHO → RCH(OH)C≡CH

Enables the synthesis of alkyne-containing alcohols, important intermediates for further functionalization.

2. Synthesis of Alkynes and Functionalized Derivatives

Acts as a nucleophile to generate alkyne-substituted molecules, which serve as precursors for complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.

3. Cross-Coupling Reactions

Used as a nucleophilic partner in Sonogashira and related coupling reactions after transformation.

Enables formation of C(sp)-C(sp²) bonds, valuable in building conjugated systems.

4. Building Blocks in Click Chemistry

The ethynyl group introduced via this reagent can be further utilized in click reactions (e.g., azide-alkyne cycloaddition), widely used in chemical biology and materials science.

5. Synthesis of Heterocycles

Propargylic alcohols and alkynes derived from ethynylmagnesium bromide serve as intermediates in constructing heterocyclic compounds.

 

Benefits

 

1. Introduction of Alkyne Functionality

Provides a direct route to install the terminal alkyne group, a versatile handle for diverse chemical transformations.

2. High Reactivity and Selectivity

Efficiently reacts with various electrophiles under mild conditions, yielding high purity products.

3. Versatility

The ethynyl group is a key intermediate for functionalization, cycloadditions, and cross-couplings, enhancing synthetic routes.

4. Facilitates Modular Synthesis

Enables building block approach to complex molecules via alkyne chemistry.

 

Conclusion

 

Ethynylmagnesium bromide (CAS 4301-14-8) is a vital Grignard reagent for the introduction of terminal alkyne groups into organic molecules via nucleophilic addition to electrophiles. Its utility spans the synthesis of propargylic alcohols, cross-coupling intermediates, and heterocyclic compounds, providing a foundation for complex molecule assembly in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and chemical biology. Its high reactivity, selectivity, and versatility make it an indispensable reagent in modern organic synthesis.

 

 

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