Description

Dibromoacetyl Bromide is a highly reactive brominating agent and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the dibromoacetyl functional group, a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bromoacetyl or dibromoacetyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where bromine incorporation is critical for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a powerful electrophile and brominating agent in various organic transformations, including acylations and halogenations.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the modification of polymers and the creation of flame-retardant materials due to its bromine content.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemists and researchers exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of brominated dyes and specialty pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibromoacetyl Bromide
CAS No.	1681-24-9
Molecular Formula	C2HBr3O
Molecular Weight	324.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetyl bromide, dibromo-; Dibromoacetyl bromide; Dibromoethanoyl bromide; 2,2-Dibromoacetyl bromide; α,α-Dibromoacetyl bromide; Bromo(dibromoacetyl); NSC 406908
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Quality Control

Our Dibromoacetyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and highly volatile compound, appropriate secondary containment and fume hood handling are recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.4 g/mL
Boiling Point	~200-205°C (decomposes)

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