Description

2,3-Dibromomaleinimide is a versatile and highly reactive brominated heterocyclic compound, primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate and functionalization reagent. Its value lies in its ability to act as a potent electrophile and cross-linking agent, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules and the modification of polymers. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular construction is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imide or maleimide functionalities.
• Polymer Modification & Cross-linking Agent: Used to introduce reactive sites or cross-link polymers, enhancing thermal stability, mechanical properties, and creating specialty resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Facilitates the labeling and modification of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules due to its reactivity with thiol groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and the construction of complex heterocycles in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and other functional advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromomaleinimide
CAS No.	1122-10-7
Molecular Formula	C4HBr2NO2
Molecular Weight	274.86 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dibromomaleimide; 2,3-Dibromo-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione; Dibromomaleinimide; 2,3-Dibromomaleic acid imide; 2,5-Dibromomaleimide; Maleimide, 2,3-dibromo-; 2,3-Dibromo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione
EINECS	214-350-5

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dibromomaleinimide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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