Description

Ethyl α-Bromophenylacetate is a versatile organic ester building block, primarily valued for its reactive bromine and ester functional groups. This compound is essential for facilitating key synthetic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions, in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is particularly sought after by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for synthesizing active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring phenylacetic acid derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex molecular architectures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for flavors, fragrances, and advanced material precursors.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and novel compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl α-Bromophenylacetate
CAS No.	2882-19-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	243.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-phenylacetate; 2-Bromo-2-phenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; α-Bromophenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (Bromophenyl)acetate; NSC 404082; Ethyl α-Bromobenzeneacetate; Phenylacetic acid, α-bromo-, ethyl ester
EINECS	220-754-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl α-Bromophenylacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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