Description

Bromodifluoroacetyl Bromide is a highly reactive and versatile acylating agent, primarily valued for its ability to introduce the bromodifluoroacetyl functional group into target molecules. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex fluorinated intermediates, which are critical in developing advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is particularly sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of fluorinated polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with unique thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A crucial acylating agent in laboratories for the preparation of esters, amides, and ketones bearing the difluoromethyl moiety.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: Fundamental reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromodifluoroacetyl Bromide
CAS No.	1796-12-9
Molecular Formula	C2Br2F2O
Molecular Weight	237.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromodifluoroacetyl bromide; Difluoro(bromo)acetyl bromide; Bromodifluoroacetic acid bromide; 2-Bromo-2,2-difluoroacetyl bromide; Bromodifluoroacetic acid bromide; α-Bromo-α,α-difluoroacetyl bromide
EINECS	217-276-5

Quality Control

Our Bromodifluoroacetyl Bromide is manufactured under stringent 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 supports compliance with relevant global standards for research and industrial use.

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, it should be handled with appropriate precautions in a fume hood. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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