Description

2-Bromoethylamine Hydrobromide is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a nucleophilic amine and an electrophilic alkyl bromide, making it an essential reagent for introducing the 2-aminoethyl moiety. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including β-blockers, antidepressants, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require ethylamine-based side chains.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating amine-functionalized polymers, resins, and hydrogels.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling Reagent: Employed in biochemical research to modify proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules by introducing reactive amine handles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block in organic chemistry labs for constructing complex molecular architectures through nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethylamine Hydrobromide
CAS No.	2576-47-8
Molecular Formula	C2H7Br2N
Molecular Weight	204.89 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethylammonium Bromide; Ethylamine, 2-bromo-, hydrobromide; 2-Aminoethyl Bromide Hydrobromide; (2-Bromoethyl)amine Hydrobromide; Bromoethylamine HBr; 2-BEA·HBr; UNII-9J4865IF6L; β-Bromoethylamine Hydrobromide
EINECS	219-923-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoethylamine Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identification by FT-IR and NMR, and determination of residual solvents and moisture content. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator or inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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