Description

Chlorodibromoacetaldehyde (>90%) is a halogenated acetaldehyde derivative, a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both chlorine and bromine atoms into target molecules, enabling precise synthesis in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for building complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated motifs for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dibromoacetyl group acts as a reactive handle.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing the -C(Br)2Cl moiety in multi-step synthetic routes for fine chemicals and complex organic molecules.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials with unique halogen-based properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes that can selectively label or modify biological targets in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorodibromoacetaldehyde (>90%)
CAS No.	64316-11-6
Molecular Formula	C2HBr2ClO
Molecular Weight	236.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibromochloroacetaldehyde; Chlorodibromoethanal; 2,2-Dibromo-2-chloroacetaldehyde; Acetaldehyde, 2,2-dibromo-2-chloro-; α,α-Dibromo-α-chloroacetaldehyde; NSC 403058; 2-Chloro-2,2-dibromoacetaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our Chlorodibromoacetaldehyde (>90%) is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets the declared specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	> 90.0%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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