Description

1,1-Dibromo-1-Chloroethane is a halogenated alkane compound with the CAS number 594-17-2, primarily valued as a versatile intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two bromine atoms and one chlorine atom on the same carbon, makes it a critical building block for introducing specific halogenated functionalities. This chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical synthesis, and agrochemical manufacturing where precise molecular construction is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for alkylation reactions and the introduction of dibromochloromethyl groups.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and compounds.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for manufacturing flame retardants, polymers, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dibromo-1-Chloroethane
CAS No.	594-17-2
Molecular Formula	C2H3Br2Cl
Molecular Weight	202.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibromochloroethane; 1,1-Dibromo-1-chloroethane; Ethane, 1,1-dibromo-1-chloro-; NSC 60530; Dibromochloromethane (common misnomer, correct is ethane derivative); 1-Chloro-1,1-dibromoethane; α,α-Dibromo-α-chloroethane
EINECS	209-837-6

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dibromo-1-Chloroethane is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.2 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.55
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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