Description

Diethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)malonate is a versatile brominated malonate ester, a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced material precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring malonate-derived frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate malonate or bromoalkyl functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for alkylation reactions, Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefinations, and the construction of complex carboxylic acid derivatives and heterocycles.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials where precise molecular architecture is required.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)malonate
CAS No.	34762-17-9
Molecular Formula	C8H13BrO4
Molecular Weight	253.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (bromomethyl)propanedioate; 2-(Bromomethyl)malonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Propanedioic acid, 2-(bromomethyl)-, diethyl ester; Bromomethylmalonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl bromomethylmalonate; Malonic acid, (bromomethyl)-, diethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Diethyl 2-(Bromomethyl)malonate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

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, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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