Description

2-Bromomethyl-[1,3]dioxepane is a versatile brominated acetal building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactivity as an electrophile and its ability to introduce functionalized alkyl chains under mild conditions. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing masked aldehyde or hydroxymethyl functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with acetal linkages, which can be acid-labile for controlled release applications.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface modification of materials and the development of functional coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclization processes, and as a protecting group strategy in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromomethyl-[1,3]dioxepane
CAS No.	57626-95-6
Molecular Formula	C7H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	209.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-dioxepane; 1,3-Dioxepane, 2-(bromomethyl)-; Bromomethyl dioxepane; 2-Bromomethyl-1,3-dioxepane; α-Bromoacetaldehyde ethylene acetal cyclic dimer (related form); Acetaldehyde, bromo-, cyclic dimer with ethylene glycol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromomethyl-[1,3]dioxepane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfers should be minimized under direct light.

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.