Pentaerythritol Dibromide

Name: Pentaerythritol Dibromide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040683

About Pentaerythritol Dibromide

Listed under CAS 3296-90-0, Pentaerythritol Dibromide is an alcohol building block available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C5H10Br2O2, it has a molar mass of 261.94 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol. Alternative names: Dibromoneopentyl glycol and Dibromopentaerythritol.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Pentaerythritol Dibromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-040683
CAS Number	3296-90-0
IUPAC name	2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀Br₂O₂
Molecular weight	261.94 g/mol
Exact mass	261.9027
InChIKey	CHUGKEQJSLOLHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CO)(CBr)CBr)O
PubChem CID	18692

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	Dibromoneopentyl glycol, Dibromopentaerythritol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-, Pentaerythritol dibromohydrin, 1,3-Dibromo-2,2-dimethylolpropane, 2,2-Dibromomethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,3-Dibromo-2,2-dihydroxymethylpropane, Fr 522, 2,2-Bis(2-bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis(2-bromomethyl)-, dibromoneopentylglycol, beta-Fructofuranosidase

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P280, P318, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Pentaerythritol Dibromide?

The CAS Registry Number of Pentaerythritol Dibromide is 3296-90-0. It is also known as Dibromoneopentyl glycol, Dibromopentaerythritol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pentaerythritol Dibromide?

Pentaerythritol Dibromide has the molecular formula C5H10Br2O2 and a molecular weight of 261.94 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane-1,3-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Pentaerythritol Dibromide can I order?

We supply Pentaerythritol Dibromide, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Pentaerythritol Dibromide?

Yes. Every lot of Pentaerythritol Dibromide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Pentaerythritol Dibromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Pentaerythritol Dibromide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.