Description

2,2-Dibromopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile brominated organic ester, valued as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring two bromine atoms on the alpha carbon, makes it a highly reactive electrophile for introducing functionalized propanoate units. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing molecules with quaternary carbon centers or as a precursor for α-keto esters.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a key electrophile in alkylation reactions, Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefinations, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials where bromine atoms can be further modified.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dibromopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	34757-17-0
Molecular Formula	C5H8Br2O2
Molecular Weight	259.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,2-Dibromopropanoate; 2,2-Dibromopropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Propanoic acid, 2,2-dibromo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl α,α-dibromopropionate; NSC 404058
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dibromopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer requirements for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.