Description

2,3-Dibromo-2-Methylpropionic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile brominated ester intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for introducing bromine and ester functionalities, enabling the construction of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and the development of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its bromine atoms contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a precursor for generating other functionalized compounds in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of flame retardants, polymer modifiers, and other performance chemicals that benefit from bromine incorporation.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of novel polymeric materials with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromo-2-Methylpropionic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	3673-79-8
Molecular Formula	C5H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	259.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3-Dibromo-2-Methylpropionate; 2-Methyl-2,3-dibromopropionic Acid Methyl Ester; 2,3-Dibromo-2-methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; DBMPM; Propanoic acid, 2,3-dibromo-2-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl α,β-dibromoisobutyrate
EINECS	222-951-7

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dibromo-2-Methylpropionic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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