Description

1-Bromoethyl Acetate is a versatile brominated ester compound, serving as a key alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the bromoethyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with high precision. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing side chains or as a precursor for more complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an efficient alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions for introducing the 2-bromoethoxy group.
• Material Science: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and liquid crystals, where it modifies physical properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromoethyl Acetate
CAS No.	40258-78-4
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	167.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethyl Acetate; Acetic Acid 2-Bromoethyl Ester; β-Bromoethyl Acetate; Ethanol, 2-bromo-, acetate; 2-Bromoethanol acetate; NSC 404088; UNII-9J3V6S5R4F; BR-ETHYL ACETATE
EINECS	254-849-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromoethyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 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)	1.50 - 1.55 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.460
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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