Description

1,3-Dibromo-2,2-Diethoxypropane is a versatile brominated acetal compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the bromine atoms act as excellent leaving groups for nucleophilic substitution, and the acetal group offers a protected aldehyde functionality. This makes it an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for constructing complex molecular scaffolds and heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing heterocyclic structures like pyrimidines or imidazoles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, including certain herbicides and fungicides.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed as a building block for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific brominated or acetal functional groups.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions in polymer chemistry to introduce cross-links, modifying the physical properties of resins and elastomers.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and the synthesis of novel organic compounds.
• Material Science: Acts as a modifier or precursor in the development of advanced materials with tailored electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-2,2-Diethoxypropane
CAS No.	20599-02-4
Molecular Formula	C7H14Br2O2
Molecular Weight	290.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Diethoxy-1,3-dibromopropane; 1,3-Dibromo-2,2-diethoxypropane; Propane, 1,3-dibromo-2,2-diethoxy-; Acetaldehyde, (2,3-dibromopropylidene) diethyl acetal; NSC 404087
EINECS	243-904-5

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-2,2-Diethoxypropane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.