Description

1-Bromo-3-Ethoxypropane is a versatile brominated ether compound used as a key alkylating agent and building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 3-ethoxypropyl moiety, making it essential for creating more complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing solubilizing side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the ethoxypropyl group modifies biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and intermediates for functional polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in medicinal chemistry and material science R&D for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Used in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Ethoxypropane
CAS No.	36865-40-4
Molecular Formula	C5H11BrO
Molecular Weight	167.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopropyl ethyl ether; Ethyl 3-bromopropyl ether; 3-Ethoxypropyl bromide; 1-Bromo-3-ethoxypropane; 3-Bromo-1-ethoxypropane; NSC 8865; (3-Bromopropoxy)ethane
EINECS	253-246-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Ethoxypropane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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