Description

1-Bromo-2-Chloroethane is a versatile halogenated alkane intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both bromine and chlorine atoms, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable and high-purity alkylating agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or alkylating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 2-chloroethyl or 2-bromoethyl group into target molecules.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or functional group introducer in polymer chemistry.
• Laboratory Research & Development: A standard reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Chloroethane
CAS No.	107-04-0
Molecular Formula	C2H4BrCl
Molecular Weight	143.41 g/mol
Synonyms	BCE; Ethylene chlorobromide; 2-Bromoethyl chloride; 2-Chloroethyl bromide; 1-Chloro-2-bromoethane; sym-Dichlorodibromoethane; UN 2687
EINECS	203-457-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Chloroethane is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the demanding requirements of synthesis and production. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and metals. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	1.68 - 1.72 g/mL
Boiling Point	106 - 108°C

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