Description

2,3-Dibromo-2-Ethyl-Butanoic Acid is a specialized brominated organic acid derivative. This compound serves as a valuable highly reactive intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce bromine functionality into polymer chains.
• Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities.
• Flame Retardant Synergist: Potential use in the formulation of advanced flame-retardant materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromo-2-Ethyl-Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	6335-72-4
Molecular Formula	C6H10Br2O2
Molecular Weight	273.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dibromo-2-ethylbutyric Acid; 2-Ethyl-2,3-dibromobutanoic Acid; alpha,β-Dibromo-α-ethylbutyric Acid; NSC 404087; Butanoic acid, 2,3-dibromo-2-ethyl-; 2,3-Dibromo-2-ethylbutanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dibromo-2-Ethyl-Butanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, ensure containers are clearly labeled and stored separately from bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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