Description

2-Bromoethylamine is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring both a reactive bromine atom and a primary amine group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, enabling the introduction of ethylamine linkages and facilitating heterocyclic ring formation. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including β-blockers, antiviral agents, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require an ethylamine functional group.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the production of functional polymers, resins, and hydrogels.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Employed to create amine-reactive cross-linkers and spacers for bioconjugation applications in diagnostics and biochemical research.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for alkylation and amination reactions, facilitating the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of amine-based corrosion inhibitors for industrial water treatment.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethylamine
CAS No.	107-09-5
Molecular Formula	C2H6BrN
Molecular Weight	123.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethylamine; 2-Bromoethanamine; Ethylamine, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromo-1-aminoethane; Bromoethylamine; β-Bromoethylamine; UN 2810; Aminoethyl bromide; 1-Amino-2-bromoethane
EINECS	203-458-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoethylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling by gas chromatography (GC), to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.48 - 1.52
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.490 - 1.495

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