Description

3,3-Dibromopropenoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile brominated organic ester that serves as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its reactive dibromoalkene functionality, enabling it to participate in various coupling and cyclization reactions to construct complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries engaged in advanced organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring brominated or alkene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific bromine-containing active moieties.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, or Sonogashira couplings to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Cyclization and Heterocycle Formation: Utilized in the construction of various heterocyclic compounds, which are prevalent in many bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent for introducing the 3,3-dibromopropenoate group into target molecules in research and development settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dibromopropenoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	66656-00-6
Molecular Formula	C4H4Br2O2
Molecular Weight	243.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,3-Dibromopropenoate; Methyl (E)-2,3-Dibromoacrylate; 2,3-Dibromoacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; (E)-Methyl 2,3-Dibromoacrylate; 3,3-Dibromoacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl α,β-Dibromoacrylate; Propenoic Acid, 3,3-Dibromo-, Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dibromopropenoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and spectroscopic identification, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.