Description

2-Bromo-N,n-Dimethylacetamide is a versatile brominated acetamide derivative, serving as a crucial alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the bromoacetamide functional group, enabling the construction of complex molecules and facilitating key transformations in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing modified acetamide moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis for the introduction of the N,N-dimethylacetamide group.
• Peptide Modification: Useful in biochemical research for the selective modification of peptides and proteins.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor in the development of specialized ligands and catalysts for metal-organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced materials with specific chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-N,n-Dimethylacetamide
CAS No.	5468-77-9
Molecular Formula	C4H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	166.02 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-2-bromoacetamide; 2-Bromo-N,N-dimethylacetamide; Bromoacetic Acid Dimethylamide; α-Bromo-N,N-dimethylacetamide; Acetamide, 2-bromo-N,N-dimethyl-; Dimethylbromoacetamide; Bromodimethylacetamide
EINECS	226-763-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-N,n-Dimethylacetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contact with atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.