Description

(Z)-2,3-Dibromo-2-Butenoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated organic acid building block, valued for its reactive dibromoalkene functionality. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and fine chemical production, offering precise stereochemical control. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers and agrochemical research laboratories for constructing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring stereospecific bromo-olefin motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and scale-up of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, cycloadditions, and as a precursor for more complex chiral molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of functionalized monomers for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-2,3-Dibromo-2-Butenoic Acid
CAS No.	24557-16-2
Molecular Formula	C4H4Br2O2
Molecular Weight	243.88 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2,3-Dibromobut-2-enoic Acid; (2Z)-2,3-Dibromo-2-butenoic Acid; trans-2,3-Dibromo-2-butenoic Acid; 2,3-Dibromocrotonic Acid (cis-); 24557-16-2; Butenoic acid, 2,3-dibromo-, (Z)-; NSC 83600
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-2,3-Dibromo-2-Butenoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent isomeric composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
(Z)-Isomer Content	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	105 - 110 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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