Description

2-Bromo-1-Ethyl-4-Fluorobenzene is a valuable halogenated aromatic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex molecular transformations, particularly in the creation of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fluorinated and brominated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the ethyl-fluorobenzene scaffold is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-Ethyl-4-Fluorobenzene
CAS No.	261711-19-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrF
Molecular Weight	203.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-ethyl-5-fluorobenzene; 2-Ethyl-5-fluorobromobenzene; 4-Fluoro-2-bromoethylbenzene; 2-Bromo-4-fluoroethylbenzene; 5-Fluoro-2-ethylbromobenzene; (2-Bromo-4-fluorophenyl)ethane; 2-Bromo-4-fluoro-1-ethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-Ethyl-4-Fluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear 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.