Description

2,4-Dibromoglutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity brominated ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a reactive dibromo functionality for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material synthesis. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing bromine atoms and ester groups in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromoglutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	869-09-0
Molecular Formula	C7H10Br2O4
Molecular Weight	309.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2,4-Dibromoglutarate; 2,4-Dibromopentanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Glutaric Acid, 2,4-Dibromo-, Dimethyl Ester; Pentanedioic acid, 2,4-dibromo-, 1,5-dimethyl ester; 1,5-Dimethyl 2,4-dibromopentanedioate
EINECS	212-773-8

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromoglutaric Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the highest standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for your critical applications.

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. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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