Description

Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate is a versatile organic building block and synthetic intermediate characterized by its terminal bromine and ester functionalities. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise chain extension and functional group transformations in complex molecule synthesis. It is particularly valuable for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, where it serves as a key precursor in the development of active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring an eight-carbon chain with a terminal reactive site.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate long-chain alkyl bromides.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and surface-modifying agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions, carbon-carbon bond forming reactions (e.g., via Grignard or coupling reactions), and for introducing the 8-bromooctyl moiety into target molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing chelating ligands or modifying catalyst surfaces in organometallic chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of macrocyclic musk compounds and other long-chain aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate
CAS No.	29823-21-0
Molecular Formula	C10H19BrO2
Molecular Weight	251.16 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromooctanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 8-Bromocaprylate; Octanoic Acid, 8-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester; 8-Bromo-octanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 3349; Ethyl Octyl Bromide Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 8-Bromooctanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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