Description

Dimethyl Bromomalonate is a versatile brominated malonate ester, a high-purity chemical building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactive bromine and ester functionalities, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and the introduction of the malonate moiety into complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as API synthesis and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing malonate-derived structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for alkylation reactions, Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons olefinations, and other carbon-chain extension methodologies.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysts, and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Bromomalonate
CAS No.	868-26-8
Molecular Formula	C5H7BrO4
Molecular Weight	211.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromomalonic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl 2-Bromomalonate; Methyl Bromomalonate; 2-Bromomalonic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Propanedioic Acid, 2-Bromo-, 1,3-Dimethyl Ester; Bromodimethyl Malonate; NSC 404058
EINECS	212-777-7

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Bromomalonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.