Description

2-Bromoethanol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a bromine atom and a hydroxyl group, making it a valuable alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to introduce the 2-hydroxyethyl moiety into target molecules, facilitating the synthesis of a wide range of specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and agrochemical manufacturers seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of ethers, esters, and other functionalized organic compounds.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Surface Active Agents: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain types of surfactants and emulsifiers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethanol
CAS No.	540-51-2
Molecular Formula	C2H5BrO
Molecular Weight	124.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene bromohydrin; 2-Bromo-1-ethanol; β-Bromoethyl alcohol; 1-Bromo-2-hydroxyethane; Bromoethanol; Glycol bromohydrin; UN 2689; 2-Hydroxyethyl bromide
EINECS	208-740-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoethanol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.760 - 1.790
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.495

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