Description

2-Bromoethyl Octanoate is a versatile brominated ester compound, serving as a key chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which allows it to act as an alkylating agent and a building block for introducing both bromo and ester functionalities. This makes it particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing ester prodrugs or molecules requiring bromoalkyl side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromoethyl group is a key reactive site.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions and in the preparation of more complex ester derivatives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific ester compounds used in creating complex aroma profiles.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethyl Octanoate
CAS No.	5457-89-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₉BrO₂
Molecular Weight	251.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Octanoic Acid 2-Bromoethyl Ester; 2-Bromoethyl Caprylate; Ethylenebromohydrin Octanoate; Bromoethyl Octanoate; 2-Bromoethanol Octanoate; β-Bromoethyl Octanoate; Caprylic Acid 2-Bromoethyl Ester; 1-Bromo-2-(octanoyloxy)ethane
EINECS	226-704-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoethyl Octanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.455 - 1.465
Density (20°C)	1.18 - 1.22 g/mL

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