Description

1-Bromo-1,1-Dinitroethane is a specialized organic compound characterized by its unique combination of bromine and nitro functional groups. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly where the introduction of a reactive bromonitro moiety is required. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and energetic materials sectors for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Energetic Materials Research: Acts as a precursor in the development and study of specialized explosives and propellants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for nitration and bromination reactions, as well as in the construction of nitroalkanes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Can serve as an electrophile in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-1,1-Dinitroethane
CAS No.	5432-38-2
Molecular Formula	C₂H₃BrN₂O₄
Molecular Weight	198.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-1,1-dinitroethane; Ethan-1-ol, 1-bromo-1,1-dinitro-; Bromodinitroethane; 1,1-Dinitro-1-bromoethane; NSC 60545
EINECS	226-598-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-1,1-Dinitroethane is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer, it must be segregated from reducing agents, flammable materials, and organic substances. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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