Description

1-Bromo-2-Propanol is a versatile halogenated alcohol intermediate with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its reactivity, serving as a key building block in the production of more complex molecules. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as synthesis and derivatization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis, including nucleophilic substitution and etherification reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of surfactants, polymers, and other functional materials.
• Cross-coupling Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Propanol
CAS No.	19686-73-8
Molecular Formula	C3H7BrO
Molecular Weight	138.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-methylethanol; 2-Bromopropan-1-ol; 1-Bromo-2-hydroxypropane; 2-Bromo-1-propanol; β-Bromoisopropyl alcohol; 2-Bromopropyl alcohol; NSC 60545; 1-Methyl-2-bromoethanol
EINECS	243-210-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Propanol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment upon request.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.520 - 1.540
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490

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