Description

2-(2-Bromopropyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is a versatile brominated acetal building block, primarily valued for its role as a protected aldehyde equivalent and alkylating agent in sophisticated organic synthesis. Its chemical structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules, offering chemists a handle for selective functionalization. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular assembly is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized propyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bromoalkyl motifs.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in alkylation reactions and as a precursor for generating aldehydes under mild acidic conditions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of monomers or functional polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling or modifying biomolecules in research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Bromopropyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	106334-26-3
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	195.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromopropyl)-1,3-dioxolane; 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(2-bromopropyl)-; 2-Bromopropyl acetaldehyde ethylene acetal; (2-Bromopropyl)acetaldehyde ethylene acetal; Acetaldehyde, (2-bromopropyl)-, ethylene acetal; Ethylene acetal of 2-bromopropionaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Bromopropyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by GC, HPLC, and NMR is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.40 - 1.50

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