Description

Dibromoacetaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aldehyde building block, primarily valued for its role as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly as an electrophile, makes it essential for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce bromine and aldehyde functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing bromine or heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A key reagent for cyclization reactions, nucleophilic additions, and the preparation of complex aldehydes and acetals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel compounds.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Can be utilized to introduce reactive aldehyde groups into polymer chains for cross-linking or functionalization.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain brominated colorants and photoactive materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibromoacetaldehyde
CAS No.	3039-13-2
Molecular Formula	C2H2Br2O
Molecular Weight	201.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetaldehyde, dibromo-; 2,2-Dibromoacetaldehyde; Dibromoethanal; α,α-Dibromoacetaldehyde; NSC 401696; DBAA
EINECS	221-237-8

Quality Control

Our Dibromoacetaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.1 g/mL

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