Description

4-Bromoethcathinone (Hydrochloride) is a synthetic cathinone derivative, primarily utilized as a key chemical reference standard and research compound. Its value lies in providing a high-purity, well-characterized material essential for analytical and pharmacological studies. This product is critical for forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and academic institutions conducting research on novel psychoactive substances.

Application

• Forensic Analysis & Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification and quantification of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) in forensic and toxicology laboratories.
• Pharmacological Research: Used in academic and pharmaceutical research to study the structure-activity relationships (SAR), metabolic pathways, and receptor binding profiles of synthetic cathinones.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing and validating analytical methods (e.g., GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC) for drug testing and monitoring programs.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a specialized building block or precursor in the synthesis of other complex organic molecules for research purposes.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Control: Employed by regulatory bodies and quality control labs to calibrate equipment and ensure the accuracy of testing protocols for controlled substances.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromoethcathinone (Hydrochloride)
CAS No.	135333-26-5
Molecular Formula	C11H14BrNO • HCl
Molecular Weight	292.60 g/mol (Free base: 256.14 g/mol)
Synonyms	4-BEC HCl; 4-Bromoethcathinone HCl; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-2-(ethylamino)propan-1-one hydrochloride; 4-Bromo-N-ethylcathinone hydrochloride; 4-Bromo-α-ethylaminopropiophenone hydrochloride; 4-Br-ethcathinone HCl; N-Ethyl-4-bromocathinone hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromoethcathinone (Hydrochloride) is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference standards, ensuring reliable and reproducible results for our clients in analytical and research fields.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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