Description

5-(Bromomethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane is a versatile and reactive brominated acetal building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce a protected aldehyde equivalent or a bromomethyl functional group under controlled conditions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in nucleoside and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bromoalkyl functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, liquid crystals, and functionalized surfaces.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing the 5-(bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxolane moiety, which acts as a masked aldehyde group in multi-step syntheses.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental research tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Bromomethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane
CAS No.	111934-94-2
Molecular Formula	C7H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	209.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethyl-5-(bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 5-(Bromomethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane (common misnomer); 1,3-Dioxane, 5-(bromomethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-; Bromomethyl Dimethyl Dioxane; Acetaldehyde, bromo-, cyclic acetal with neopentyl glycol; (Bromomethyl)dimethyldioxane
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Quality Control

Our 5-(Bromomethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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