Description

Dibromomaleic Acid CAS NO 608-37-7 is a versatile brominated organic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two bromine atoms on a maleic acid backbone, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce bromine functionality or modify compound reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bromine substitution.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to impart flame retardancy or alter the physical properties of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions and as a brominating agent or Michael acceptor in laboratory-scale and industrial organic chemistry.
• Ligand and Complex Precursor: Useful in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes for catalytic applications.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibromomaleic Acid
CAS No.	608-37-7
Molecular Formula	C4H2Br2O4
Molecular Weight	273.87 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dibromomaleic Acid; (Z)-2,3-Dibromobut-2-enedioic Acid; Dibromobutenedioic Acid; Maleic Acid, 2,3-Dibromo-; NSC 404080
EINECS	210-161-9

Quality Control

Our Dibromomaleic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration, identification by FT-IR, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its strong acid nature, store separately from bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	120 - 124 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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