Description

2-Bromo-2-Chloroacetamide is a halogenated acetamide derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and chlorine atoms, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and advanced material precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an electrophilic agent for introducing the bromochloroacetyl group in complex molecule construction.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use in modifying peptides or proteins to study structure-activity relationships.
• Material Science: Intermediate for creating specialized polymers or functional materials with specific halogenated properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: May act as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions for creating carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-2-Chloroacetamide
CAS No.	62872-34-8
Molecular Formula	C2H3BrClNO
Molecular Weight	172.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-chloroacetamide; α-Bromo-α-chloroacetamide; Bromochloroacetamide; N-(Bromochloroacetyl)amine; Acetamide, 2-bromo-2-chloro-; 2-Chloro-2-bromoacetamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-2-Chloroacetamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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