Description

Ethyl-(Z)-2,3-Dibromopropenoate is a high-purity, versatile brominated organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key electrophilic reagent, enabling the introduction of a dibromoalkene moiety with precise stereochemistry. Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical R&D teams need it for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, especially those requiring stereospecific bromo-olefin functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the dibromo moiety acts as a reactive handle for further derivatization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions, cycloadditions, and as a precursor for other functionalized alkenes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and organic electronic materials that incorporate halogenated vinyl segments.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the synthesis of activity-based probes and molecular tags that target specific biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl-(Z)-2,3-Dibromopropenoate
CAS No.	26631-66-3
Molecular Formula	C5H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	257.91 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-Ethyl 2,3-Dibromoprop-2-enoate; Ethyl (Z)-2,3-Dibromoacrylate; 2,3-Dibromo-2-propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester, (Z)-; Ethyl (Z)-α,β-Dibromoacrylate; (Z)-2,3-Dibromoacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl cis-2,3-Dibromopropenoate; NSC 401016; Ethyl 2,3-Dibromo-2-propenoate (cis)
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl-(Z)-2,3-Dibromopropenoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. This material is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
(Z)-Isomer Content (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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