Description

Dibromofluoroacetic Acid is a specialized halogenated acetic acid derivative, distinguished by its unique combination of bromine and fluorine atoms. This compound is a valuable building block and reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the introduction of complex halogenated motifs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated and brominated drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the dibromofluoroacetate moiety can enhance biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile or a source of the -CFBr2 group for constructing complex organic molecules in research and development.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials that require halogenated components.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for analytical chemistry applications, such as the derivatization of compounds for detection or separation purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibromofluoroacetic Acid
CAS No.	353-99-1
Molecular Formula	C2HBr2FO2
Molecular Weight	235.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibromofluoroacetic acid; 2,2-Dibromo-2-fluoroacetic acid; Fluoro(dibromo)acetic acid; Acetic acid, 2,2-dibromo-2-fluoro-; DBFA; 353-99-1; NSC 88228
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Quality Control

Our Dibromofluoroacetic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong acid; ensure the container is kept tightly sealed and stored separately from bases and reactive materials.

Specification

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

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