Description

1-Bromo-2-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, which enable its use as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and polymer synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific bromine-substituted aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromoethylbenzene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions, including Suzuki, Heck, and Stille cross-couplings, to introduce functionalized phenyl groups into target molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized for synthesizing complex organic ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and industrial catalytic processes.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1074-15-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromoethyl)bromobenzene; 1-Bromo-2-(2-bromoethyl)benzene; o-(2-Bromoethyl)bromobenzene; (2-Bromoethyl)benzene, 1-bromo-; 2-Bromo-1-(2-bromoethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(2-bromoethyl)-; 2-(2-Bromoethyl)-1-bromobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-(2-Bromoethyl)Benzene is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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