Description

Isopropyl Bromoacetate is a versatile organic ester and alkylating agent, widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its reactivity, enabling the efficient introduction of the bromoacetate moiety into complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a crucial building block for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring ester or alkyl halide functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where it acts as an alkylating agent.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale organic reactions, including esterifications, alkylations, and the preparation of complex esters.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in developing new chemical entities and optimizing synthetic routes.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for surfactants, polymer modifiers, and other functional chemicals that incorporate the bromoacetate group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopropyl Bromoacetate
CAS No.	29921-57-1
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	181.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoacetic Acid Isopropyl Ester; Isopropyl 2-Bromoacetate; Bromoacetic Acid Isopropyl Ester; Propan-2-yl 2-bromoacetate; 1-Methylethyl bromoacetate; Bromoacetic Acid 1-Methylethyl Ester; Isopropyl α-bromoacetate
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Quality Control

Our Isopropyl Bromoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density	~1.40 g/cm³
Refractive Index	~1.45

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