Description

Meso-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Anhydride CAS NO 45669-18-9 is a high-purity, reactive brominated succinic anhydride derivative. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of bromine functionality and anhydride reactivity. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of chiral drug candidates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and complex molecules requiring bromine substitution.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dibromo moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce flame-retardant properties or alter the physical characteristics of polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic ring-opening reactions, and as a precursor to other functionalized succinic acid derivatives.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful in the development of chiral ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for asymmetric catalysis.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meso-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Anhydride
CAS No.	45669-18-9
Molecular Formula	C4H2Br2O3
Molecular Weight	273.87 g/mol
Synonyms	meso-2,3-Dibromosuccinic anhydride; (2R,3S)-2,3-Dibromosuccinic anhydride; (2S,3R)-2,3-Dibromosuccinic anhydride; 2,3-Dibromosuccinic anhydride, meso-; Dibromosuccinic anhydride; Succinic anhydride, 2,3-dibromo-, meso-; 2,3-Dibromobutanedioic anhydride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Meso-2,3-Dibromosuccinic Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and melting point determination, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture and light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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