Description

2-Furancarboxylic Acid 2,2,2-Tribromoethyl Ester is a specialized organobromine compound derived from furan-2-carboxylic acid, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block. Its high bromine content and unique ester structure make it a critical reagent for introducing the 2,2,2-tribromoethoxy moiety in advanced organic synthesis. This chemical is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where the tribromoethyl group acts as a protecting group or contributes to biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Employed to introduce flame-retardant properties or to modify the physical characteristics of polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a precursor for more complex molecules in research and process chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing new functional materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarboxylic Acid 2,2,2-Tribromoethyl Ester
CAS No.	63938-47-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br3O3
Molecular Weight	400.83 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,2-Tribromoethyl 2-furoate; Tribromoethyl furoate; Furancarboxylic acid tribromoethyl ester; 2-Furoic acid 2,2,2-tribromoethyl ester; 2,2,2-Tribromoethyl furan-2-carboxylate; Furan-2-carboxylic acid 2,2,2-tribromoethyl ester; Tribromoethyl 2-furancarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Furancarboxylic Acid 2,2,2-Tribromoethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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