Description

(±)-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Acid CAS NO 1114-00-7 is a versatile brominated dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of two bromine atoms on adjacent carbons, which facilitates stereospecific reactions and ring-forming transformations essential for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of chiral drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its bromine atoms for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the succinic acid backbone provides a handle for creating bioactive molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing bromine functionality into polymers, altering their flame-retardant or physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions and cyclization processes to construct heterocycles and other complex organic frameworks in research laboratories.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways due to its reactive dibromo and diacid functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	(±)-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Acid
CAS No.	1114-00-7
Molecular Formula	C4H4Br2O4
Molecular Weight	275.88 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Acid; 2,3-Dibromobutanedioic Acid; Racemic-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Acid; Dibromosuccinic Acid; Succinic Acid, 2,3-Dibromo-; Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dibromo-
EINECS	214-215-6

Quality Control

Our (±)-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, chiral purity, and related substances are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 165°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.