Description

(Z)-2,3-Dibromo-2-Butenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized brominated organic ester compound. This chemical serves as a versatile and reactive intermediate, crucial for introducing bromine functionality into target molecules in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in synthesis, cross-coupling reactions, and as a building block for complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile or coupling partner in various name reactions, such as Heck or Suzuki couplings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds or probes for biochemical and pharmacological studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-2,3-Dibromo-2-Butenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	62675-22-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6Br2O4
Molecular Weight	293.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl (Z)-2,3-Dibromomaleate; (Z)-Dimethyl 2,3-Dibromomaleate; 2,3-Dibromomaleic Acid Dimethyl Ester (Z-isomer); (Z)-2,3-Dibromobut-2-enedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Maleic Acid, 2,3-Dibromo-, Dimethyl Ester, (Z)-; DBME; Dimethyl Dibromomaleate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Z)-2,3-Dibromo-2-Butenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical methods meet standard industry practices for fine chemical characterization.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.