Description

Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a versatile and reactive organic intermediate, primarily valued for its role as a key building block in complex organic synthesis. Its protected aldehyde functionality makes it an essential reagent for introducing bromoacetaldehyde units under mild conditions, enabling the construction of heterocycles and complex molecular frameworks. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and high-purity synthetic precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds and nucleoside analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where it serves as a precursor for various bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for the controlled introduction of the bromoacetaldehyde moiety in multi-step synthesis, including Grignard reactions and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and molecular entities.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for dyes, fragrances, and other fine chemicals requiring specific bromo-functionalized structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	2032-35-1
Molecular Formula	C6H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	197.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,2-diethoxyethane; 2-Bromo-1,1-diethoxyethane; Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl (bromoacetal) acetal; α-Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Acetaldehyde, bromo-, diethyl acetal; NSC 9240
EINECS	217-989-8

Quality Control

Our Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including GC and NMR analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C to maximize stability for long-term storage. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4380 - 1.4420
Density (20°C)	1.280 - 1.320 g/mL

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