Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal

• CAT Number: R049429
• CAS Number: 2032-35-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H13BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 197.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-1,1-diethoxy-ethane; 1,1-Diethoxy-2-bromoethane; 1-Bromo-2,2-diethoxyethane; Bromacetal; α-Bromoacetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal; NSC 8036
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1,1-diethoxyethane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13BrO2/c1-3-8-6(5-7)9-4-2/h6H,3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: LILXDMFJXYAKMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(CBr)OCC

Bromoacetaldehyde diethyl acetal(CAT: R049429) is a versatile haloacetal compound used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Featuring a bromo-substituted acetaldehyde core protected by two ethyl groups, it provides excellent stability during multistep reactions and enables selective functionalization. Commonly utilized in heterocycle formation, nucleophilic substitution, and synthesis of biologically active molecules, this reagent is especially valuable in the preparation of imidazoles, purines, and nucleoside analogs. Its dual reactivity—electrophilic at the bromine site and acid-labile at the acetal moiety—supports applications in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical development.