Description

1-(2-Bromo-Ethyl)-2-Methyl-Benzene is a versatile aromatic bromoalkyl intermediate with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its reactive bromoethyl side chain, which facilitates efficient alkylation and functional group transformations in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic-alkyl motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized phosphine ligands and organometallic catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored electronic or structural properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the 2-methylbenzyl (o-tolyl) moiety into more complex fine chemicals and specialty compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromo-Ethyl)-2-Methyl-Benzene
CAS No.	16793-90-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11Br
Molecular Weight	199.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromoethyl)toluene; o-(2-Bromoethyl)toluene; 1-Bromo-2-(2-methylphenyl)ethane; 2-Methylphenethyl bromide; (2-Methylphenyl)ethyl bromide; α-Bromo-o-xylene; Bromoethylmethylbenzene
EINECS	240-826-6

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2-Bromo-Ethyl)-2-Methyl-Benzene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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