Description

2-Bromo-1,3-Propanediol is a versatile brominated diol compound, serving as a crucial bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both bromine and hydroxyl functionalities, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules and polymers. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and anticancer drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the bromine atom acts as a good leaving group for further functionalization.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and flame retardants.
• Chemical Research: Employed in organic laboratories as a reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions and for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds.
• Surface Active Agents: Can be utilized in the synthesis of surfactants and emulsifiers due to its dual hydroxyl functionality.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful for modifying biomolecules, peptides, or proteins by providing a handle for attachment via its reactive bromine group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1,3-Propanediol
CAS No.	4704-87-4
Molecular Formula	C3H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	154.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1,3-dihydroxypropane; 2-Bromopropane-1,3-diol; 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-bromopropane; 2-Bromotrimethylene glycol; NSC 402248; β-Bromohydrin glycerol; Glycerol 2-bromohydrin; 2-Bromopropanediol
EINECS	225-186-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1,3-Propanediol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity and key physical parameters.

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 amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.520 - 1.525
Density (20°C)	1.75 - 1.85 g/mL

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