Description

1-Bromo-1-Chloroethane is a versatile halogenated hydrocarbon intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. This compound is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in research, development, and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as an ethylating agent or a source of halogen atoms in various organic reactions, including Grignard-type reactions and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in laboratory settings for method development and the creation of novel chemical entities.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-1-Chloroethane
CAS No.	593-96-4
Molecular Formula	C2H4BrCl
Molecular Weight	143.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylidene Chlorobromide; Bromochloroethane; 1-Chloro-1-bromoethane; α-Bromo-α-chloroethane; UN 2810; Halon 1011; Ethane, 1-bromo-1-chloro-; BCM
EINECS	209-803-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-1-Chloroethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting a purity specification of ≥98.0% (GC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	1.70 - 1.75 g/mL
Boiling Point	106 - 108 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %

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