Description

2-(3-Bromopropyl)-1,3-dioxolane is a versatile brominated acetal building block used in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce a functionalized alkyl chain with a protected aldehyde or ketone equivalent, enabling complex molecular construction. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bromoalkyl functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in alkylation reactions and as a precursor for generating aldehydes after deprotection of the dioxolane group.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials where a bromine handle is needed for further functionalization.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3-Bromopropyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	62563-07-9
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	195.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopropyl Ethylene Acetal; 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(3-bromopropyl)-; 3-Bromo-1-propanal Ethylene Acetal; 3-Bromopropionaldehyde Ethylene Acetal; 2-(3-Bromopropyl)-1,3-dioxacyclopentane; (3-Bromopropyl)ethylene acetal of formaldehyde; Bromoacetaldehyde Ethylene Acetal, 3-substituted
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Quality Control

Our 2-(3-Bromopropyl)-1,3-dioxolane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.40 - 1.50

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