Description

Dibromoacetyl Chloride is a highly reactive halogenated acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the dibromoacetyl functional group, enabling the construction of complex molecules with specific bromine substitution patterns. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring brominated acetyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to manufacture herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dibromoacetyl group enhances biological activity.
• Peptide Modification & Protein Research: Acts as a reagent for selective acylation and modification of amino acids, peptides, and proteins.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with unique flame-retardant or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to introduce carbonyl groups with bromine substituents.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibromoacetyl Chloride
CAS No.	5302-76-1
Molecular Formula	C2HBr2ClO
Molecular Weight	236.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dibromoacetyl Chloride; Dibromoacetic Acid Chloride; α,α-Dibromoacetyl Chloride; Dibromoethanoyl Chloride; Acetyl Chloride, 2,2-dibromo-; NSC 401565; DBAC
EINECS	226-149-8

Quality Control

Our Dibromoacetyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as a strong acid/organic solvent, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture and air. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and amines.

Specification

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

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