Description

1,2-Bis(2-Bromoethoxy)Benzene is a specialized brominated aromatic ether compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional bromoethoxy arms make it a valuable versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is primarily sought by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring ethylene glycol-based linkers or specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its structure can be incorporated to modify biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced materials with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand & Chelator Preparation: Useful for synthesizing complexing agents and ligands for catalysis or metal ion sequestration due to its ether and potential donor sites.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2) to introduce phenoxy-ethoxy chains or to further functionalize via the reactive bromine atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(2-Bromoethoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	136383-33-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12Br2O2
Molecular Weight	324.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(2-bromoethoxy)benzene; Benzene, 1,2-bis(2-bromoethoxy)-; o-Bis(2-bromoethoxy)benzene; 1,2-Di(2-bromoethoxy)benzene; NSC 403796; 2,2'-(1,2-Phenylenebis(oxy))diethanol dibromide (precursor form); o-Phenylenebis(2-bromoethyl ether)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(2-Bromoethoxy)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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