CAS 7252-83-7: 2-Bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane

1-Bromo-2,2-dimethoxyethane is a potent matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor. It has been shown to inhibit the expression of COX-2, an enzyme that produces proinflammatory prostaglandins. 1-Bromo-2,2-dimethoxyethane also inhibits estrogen receptor activity and is used as a pharmacological tool in the study of estrogen receptors. This compound has been shown to be useful for the treatment of chronic schizophrenia by reducing dopamine levels in the brain. The pharmacokinetic properties of 1-bromo-2,2-dimethoxyethane are similar to other drugs with a high molecular weight and low water solubility, such as tacrolimus and cyclosporine A.

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2-Bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane (Bromoacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal) was used in the synthesis of 2,3-O-acetal via reaction with 2,3-diol in the presence of 10-camphorsulphonic acid (CSA). 2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane was used to react with 4-hydroxylbenzaldehyde, and finally aldehyde substituted prodrug was generated by TFA-mediated deacetalization. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane