Description

Diphenylmethyl 2-Bromo-2-Methylpropionate is a specialized organic bromide ester, a key chemical intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for introducing the tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc)-like protecting group moiety and for facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation in complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing sterically hindered ester groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bromo-ester functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as an initiator or chain transfer agent in controlled radical polymerization processes, such as Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale reactions for carbon-alkylation and the preparation of complex organic molecules.
• Peptide & Protecting Group Chemistry: Utilized for the preparation of reagents related to acid-labile protecting groups for carboxylic acids and alcohols.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating specialty monomers that impart unique properties to high-performance polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylmethyl 2-Bromo-2-Methylpropionate
CAS No.	77497-42-8
Molecular Formula	C17H17BrO2
Molecular Weight	333.22 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Bromoisobutyric Acid Benzhydryl Ester; Benzhydryl 2-Bromo-2-methylpropanoate; Benzhydryl α-Bromoisobutyrate; Diphenylmethyl α-Bromoisobutyrate; 2-Bromo-2-methylpropanoic Acid Diphenylmethyl Ester; (Diphenylmethyl) 2-bromo-2-methylpropionate; Bromoisobutyryl Benzhydryl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Diphenylmethyl 2-Bromo-2-Methylpropionate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.