Description

2-Bromopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is a versatile brominated acetal building block used extensively in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, enabling critical carbon chain elongation and functionalization reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bromoalkyl side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and advanced material monomers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Grignard reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a protected aldehyde equivalent in multi-step syntheses.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for method development and novel compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	3400-55-3
Molecular Formula	C7H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	211.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromopropanal Diethyl Acetal; 1-Bromo-1-ethoxypropane; α-Bromopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Diethyl (2-Bromopropylidene) Orthoformate; 2-Bromopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal, Propyl-; Ethyl 2-Bromopropional Acetal
EINECS	222-278-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromopropionaldehyde Diethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.450
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30 g/mL

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