Description

2,3,3-Tribromopropenoic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized brominated organic ester with a high degree of halogenation. This compound serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing bromine functionality. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring bromine atoms for bioactivity or as a handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where bromine substitution patterns are critical for efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile electrophile or a source of tribromomethyl groups in coupling reactions, cyclizations, and other complex transformations in R&D laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for the development of flame-retardant polymers and specialty functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in the synthesis of labeled compounds or molecular probes for biochemical and pharmacological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,3-Tribromopropenoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	759-60-4
Molecular Formula	C4H3Br3O2
Molecular Weight	314.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3,3-tribromopropenoate; Methyl 2,3,3-tribromoacrylate; 2,3,3-Tribromoacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Tribromopropenoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2,3,3-Tribromoprop-2-enoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Tribromoacrylate; NSC 404083
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3,3-Tribromopropenoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

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

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