Description

Ethyl Bromoacetate is a versatile organic ester and a key alkylating agent in fine chemical synthesis. Its high reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions, makes it an indispensable building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce an acetoxyethyl moiety or construct heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Crucial for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including various drugs and antiviral compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a fundamental reagent for alkylation, esterification, and the preparation of other bromo compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain colorants and functional dyes.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialty materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Bromoacetate
CAS No.	105-36-2
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	167.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Bromoacetate; 2-Bromoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Bromoethyl Acetate; Acetic Acid, Bromo-, Ethyl Ester; UN 1603
EINECS	203-290-9

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Bromoacetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and titration methods, to ensure it meets precise purity and composition specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.448 - 1.452
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	1.500 - 1.510
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.