Description

1-Bromo-2-Chloroethene is a halogenated alkene building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both bromine and chlorine atoms on an ethene backbone, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates through Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its halogen atoms serve as reactive handles for further functionalization.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for producing halogenated polymers with specific properties like flame retardancy or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and materials science compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Research: Acts as a model compound in studies of reaction mechanisms, particularly those involving vinyl halides and elimination or addition reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Chloroethene
CAS No.	3018-09-5
Molecular Formula	C2H2BrCl
Molecular Weight	141.39 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-1-bromoethene; 1-Bromo-2-chloroethylene; (E)-1-Bromo-2-chloroethene; (Z)-1-Bromo-2-chloroethene; Bromochloroethene; Vinyl bromide chloride; Ethene, 1-bromo-2-chloro-; NSC 60545
EINECS	221-161-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Chloroethene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under appropriate conditions (typically 2-8°C or as specified) to maintain stability and prevent evaporation or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Isomer mixture)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.1%

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