Description

1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-2-Bromobenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, which allow for selective functionalization and incorporation into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a bromoethoxy-benzene moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to its bromine substituents.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-2-Bromobenzene
CAS No.	18800-28-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(2-bromoethoxy)benzene; 1,2-Bis(bromoethoxy)benzene (common misnomer); o-Bromo-(2-bromoethoxy)benzene; 2-(2-Bromophenoxy)ethyl bromide; 2-Bromophenoxyethyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(2-bromoethoxy)-2-bromo-; (2-Bromoethoxy)-2-bromobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-2-Bromobenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by GC or HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR or NMR), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or process requirements.

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 bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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

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