Description

4-Bromo-2-Ethyliodobenzene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and iodine substituents on an ethylbenzene core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by introducing the ethylbenzene moiety into target structures.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic methodology development and as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex, poly-substituted aromatic compounds in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands for catalysis, where the halogen atoms can be further functionalized.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Ethyliodobenzene
CAS No.	175278-30-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrI
Molecular Weight	310.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-ethyl-2-iodobenzene; 2-Ethyl-4-bromoiodobenzene; 4-Bromo-2-ethyl-1-iodobenzene; (4-Bromo-2-ethylphenyl)iodide; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-ethyl-2-iodo-; 175278-30-5
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Ethyliodobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.