Description

Bromo(Difluoro)Aceticanhydride is a specialized fluorinated anhydride building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce both bromine and difluoroacetyl functional groups in a single, reactive step, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in protease inhibitor and kinase inhibitor research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, fluorinated pesticides and herbicides to enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique surface properties.
• Fluorination Chemistry: Acts as a versatile difluoroacetylation agent in medicinal chemistry to improve metabolic stability and membrane permeability of lead compounds.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new reactions and synthesizing complex fluoroorganic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromo(Difluoro)Aceticanhydride
CAS No.	7601-98-1
Molecular Formula	C4Br2F4O3
Molecular Weight	307.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromo(difluoro)acetic anhydride; Difluoro(bromo)acetic anhydride; Bromodifluoroacetic anhydride; 2-Bromo-2,2-difluoroacetic anhydride; Acetic acid, 2-bromo-2,2-difluoro-, anhydride; Bromodifluoroacetyl anhydride; (Bromodifluoroacetyl) oxide
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Quality Control

Our Bromo(Difluoro)Aceticanhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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