Description

1-Acetyl-2,2-Dibromo-1-Methylcyclopropane is a specialized brominated cyclopropane derivative that serves as a versatile and reactive synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both acetyl and dibromo substituents on a strained three-membered ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for advanced synthesis and method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring cyclopropane ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive bromine atoms for further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cyclopropanation reactions, ring-opening transformations, and the introduction of acetyl functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for creating molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms or biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Acetyl-2,2-Dibromo-1-Methylcyclopropane
CAS No.	2568-73-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	267.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetyl-2,2-dibromo-1-methylcyclopropane; 2,2-Dibromo-1-methyl-1-(oxoethyl)cyclopropane; 1-Methyl-1-acetyl-2,2-dibromocyclopropane; 2,2-Dibromo-1-methylcyclopropyl methyl ketone; Acetyldibromomethylcyclopropane; DBMMC (abbrev.)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Acetyl-2,2-Dibromo-1-Methylcyclopropane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research and development processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by GC/HPLC), identity (IR/NMR), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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