Description

Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-Cyclopropylacetate is a specialized brominated ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the reactive bromine atom and the strained cyclopropane ring, which enable the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with cyclopropane motifs, which are common in various therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate the cyclopropane functional group.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent or a precursor for generating nucleophilic species in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating labeled compounds or molecular probes to study biological pathways and mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-Cyclopropylacetate
CAS No.	1200828-74-5
Molecular Formula	C7H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	207.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-cyclopropylacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-bromo-cyclopropylacetate; Ethyl (bromo)(cyclopropyl)acetate; Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, bromo-, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, bromocyclopropyl-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-Cyclopropylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and development requirements.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed and moisture-sensitive.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.