Description

Ethyl 2-(3-Bromophenyl)Acetate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile aromatic scaffold with a reactive bromine substituent and an ester functional group, enabling precise molecular construction. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), central nervous system (CNS) agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the 3-bromophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce the 3-bromobenzyl fragment into more complex structures.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Potential precursor for synthesizing specific aromatic esters used in specialty fragrance compositions.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate brominated aromatic groups into polymer chains to modify properties like flame retardancy or refractive index.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 2-(3-Bromophenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	14062-30-7
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (3-Bromophenyl)acetate; 3-Bromobenzeneacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Bromobenzeneacetate; (3-Bromophenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-(3-Bromophenyl)acetate; NSC 406106; 2-(3-Bromophenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(3-Bromophenyl)Acetate is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in cGMP and ISO-regulated environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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