Description

Ethylene Glycol Bromoacetate is a versatile bromoacetate ester derivative, primarily valued as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an ester and a bromoacetate group, makes it a valuable building block for the introduction of reactive moieties into target molecules. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing ester-linked prodrugs or molecules requiring bromoacetate functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromoacetate group acts as an alkylating agent.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce ester and reactive halogen sites into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Utilized in biochemical research for labeling proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules due to its reactivity with nucleophiles like thiols and amines.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A crucial reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN2), enabling the synthesis of more complex glycol and acetate derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing mesogenic compounds and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylene Glycol Bromoacetate
CAS No.	4070-51-3
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	183.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoacetic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester; 2-Hydroxyethyl Bromoacetate; Glycol Bromoacetate; Bromoacetic Acid Ethylene Ester; Ethylene Glycol Mono(bromoacetate); 2-(Bromoacetoxy)ethanol; Bromoacetic Acid 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester; HO-CH2CH2-O-CO-CH2Br
EINECS	223-782-9

Quality Control

Our Ethylene Glycol Bromoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.50 - 1.60

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