Description

1,8-Dibromo-Octane-2,7-Dione is a specialized brominated diketone compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring reactive bromine and carbonyl groups, makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring specific carbon chain extensions or functional group introductions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromine atoms facilitate further derivatization.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, macrocycles, and dendrimers via nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific aliphatic bromo-ketone motifs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Dibromo-Octane-2,7-Dione
CAS No.	39095-41-5
Molecular Formula	C8H12Br2O2
Molecular Weight	307.99 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Dibromooctane-2,7-dione; Octane-2,7-dione, 1,8-dibromo-; α,ω-Dibromooctanedione; 1,8-Dibromo-2,7-octanedione; Dibromosuberone (common name); Suberone, 1,8-dibromo-; 1,8-Dibromosuberone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Dibromo-Octane-2,7-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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