Description

2-Bromo-5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]Octane is a specialized spirocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique bridged oxygen-containing structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, heterocyclic compounds, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, especially those containing spirocyclic or bridged ether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its structural features can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral or functionalized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or additives for specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-opening and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]Octane
CAS No.	1257996-82-9
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	193.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5,8-dioxaspiro[3.4]octane; 5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]octane, 2-bromo-; Spiro[3.4]octane, 2-bromo-5,8-dioxa-; 2-Bromospiro[3.4]octane-5,8-dioxolane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5,8-Dioxaspiro[3.4]Octane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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