Description

Ethyl 2-(2-Bromoacetyl)Benzenecarboxylate is a high-purity, versatile brominated aromatic ester used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromoacetyl and ester functional groups, enabling precise molecular construction. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing benzofuran or indole scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and proteomics research due to its electrophilic reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation, nucleophilic substitution, and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(2-Bromoacetyl)Benzenecarboxylate
CAS No.	133993-34-7
Molecular Formula	C11H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	271.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(bromoacetyl)benzoate; 2-(Bromoacetyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl o-(Bromoacetyl)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-(bromoacetyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-Bromoacetylbenzoate; o-(Bromoacetyl)benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(2-Bromoacetyl)Benzenecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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