Description

2-Bromoethyl Chloroformate is a versatile bifunctional reagent primarily used as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a protecting group for alcohols and amines, as well as a reactive intermediate for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates the development of active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing ester and carbamate linkages.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a reagent for the introduction of protecting groups during solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Agrochemical Production: Acts as a key intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Derivatization: Utilized for modifying other organic compounds to alter their solubility, reactivity, or analytical properties.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	4801-27-8
Molecular Formula	C3H4BrClO2
Molecular Weight	187.42 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethyl chloroformate; Bromoethyl chloroformate; Chloroformic acid 2-bromoethyl ester; Ethanol, 2-bromo-, 1-chloroformate; Carbonochloridic acid, 2-bromoethyl ester; NSC 401119; 2-Bromoethyl chlorocarbonate
EINECS	225-363-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoethyl Chloroformate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

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