
Catalog Number	AR00EMEI
Chemical Name	2,2-dibromoacetamide
CAS Number	598-70-9
Molecular Formula	C2H3Br2NO
Molecular Weight	216.85932
MDL Number	MFCD00192790
SMILES	BrC(C(=O)N)Br

Dibromoacetamide is a valuable chemical compound widely employed in chemical synthesis. It serves as an important building block in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. In organic synthesis, dibromoacetamide is commonly utilized as a versatile reagent for the regioselective functionalization of various nucleophiles. This compound enables the introduction of the highly reactive bromoacetamide moiety into organic molecules, facilitating the easy access to diverse bromine-containing compounds. Furthermore, dibromoacetamide exhibits excellent reactivity towards a wide range of substrates, making it a preferred choice for the synthesis of complex molecular structures. Its ability to undergo diverse chemical transformations, such as halogenation, ring closure reactions, and nucleophilic substitution, makes it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists aiming to access novel compounds with unique properties.