Description

5-(2-Bromoethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane is a versatile brominated acetal building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in constructing complex molecular architectures, offering a protected aldehyde functionality and a reactive bromoethyl handle. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed for the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodology development and constructing complex organic molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(2-Bromoethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane
CAS No.	97845-58-4
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	223.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromoethyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxane; 2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2-bromoethyl)-1,3-dioxane; 5-(2-Bromoethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane; 1,3-Dioxane, 5-(2-bromoethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-; 2-Methyl-2-[(2-bromoethyl)]-1,3-dioxane
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Quality Control

Our 5-(2-Bromoethyl)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every 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 each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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
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.