Description

Benzyl 2-Bromoethylcarbamate is a versatile carbamate-protected bromoalkylamine building block, primarily used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the carbamate group offers a protected amine handle and the bromoethyl moiety serves as an alkylating agent or a linker for further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing ethylenediamine or amino alcohol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific amine-functionalized side chains.
• Peptide Mimetics & Linker Chemistry: Serves as a spacer or linker in the construction of peptide analogs and bioconjugates, leveraging the reactive bromine for coupling reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymers or resins, altering material properties for coatings or adhesives.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for biochemical and pharmacological research.
• Custom Synthesis Building Block: A valuable starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) performing bespoke organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 2-Bromoethylcarbamate
CAS No.	53844-02-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrNO2
Molecular Weight	258.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbamic acid, N-(2-bromoethyl)-, phenylmethyl ester; N-(2-Bromoethyl)carbamic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl N-(2-Bromoethyl)carbamate; 2-Bromoethylcarbamic Acid Benzyl Ester; (2-Bromoethyl)carbamic Acid Benzyl Ester; N-Carbobenzyloxy-2-bromoethylamine; Cbz-2-bromoethylamine; Z-2-Bromoethylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzyl 2-Bromoethylcarbamate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment to guarantee traceability and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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