Description

Bis(Bromomethyl) Ether is a versatile brominated alkylating agent with the CAS number 4497-29-4. This compound is a critical intermediate in organic synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce bromomethyl functional groups into target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers for the synthesis of complex chemical entities, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the creation of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing bromomethyl groups in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel compounds.
• Material Science: Used in the modification of material surfaces and the creation of functionalized materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Bromomethyl) Ether
CAS No.	4497-29-4
Molecular Formula	C2H4Br2O
Molecular Weight	203.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibromomethyl ether; Bromomethyl ether; sym-Dibromodimethyl ether; 1,1'-Oxybis(bromomethane); Dibromodimethyl ether; BBME; Oxybis(bromomethane); (Bromomethoxy)methyl bromide
EINECS	224-795-8

Quality Control

Our Bis(Bromomethyl) Ether is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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