Description

2-Bromoethyl(2-Propynyl) Ether is a specialized organic building block featuring both a reactive bromoethyl group and a propargyl ether moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules through nucleophilic substitution and click chemistry pathways. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel compounds and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing ether-linked propargyl groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific ether and alkyne functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and dendrimers via its polymerizable alkyne group.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: The propargyl group enables efficient Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition (click) reactions for bioconjugation and material surface functionalization.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile handle for further chemical transformations in multi-step synthetic routes across various research fields.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethyl(2-Propynyl) Ether
CAS No.	18668-74-1
Molecular Formula	C5H7BrO
Molecular Weight	163.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethyl propargyl ether; Propargyl 2-bromoethyl ether; 1-Bromo-2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)ethane; (2-Bromoethoxy)(prop-2-yn-1-yl)methane; Bromoethyl propargyl ether; 2-Bromoethyl prop-2-yn-1-yl ether; Ether, 2-bromoethyl 2-propynyl
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromoethyl(2-Propynyl) Ether is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data including purity assay and impurity profile determination via GC/HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each lot is available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48

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