Description

trans-1-Bromo-2-Iodoethene is a high-purity halogenated alkene building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its dual reactive sites, enabling selective cross-coupling and functionalization reactions critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly in cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Heck couplings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides by providing a versatile halogenated scaffold.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex organic molecules through sequential halogen displacement or elimination reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands or metal-organic complexes used in catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be utilized to create tagged molecules or probes for studying biological mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-1-Bromo-2-Iodoethene
CAS No.	56798-08-4
Molecular Formula	C2H2BrI
Molecular Weight	232.85 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-1-Bromo-2-iodoethene; trans-1-Bromo-2-iodoethylene; (E)-1-Bromo-2-iodoethylene; Bromoiodoethene; trans-Bromoiodoethene; 1-Bromo-2-iodoethene (trans); (E)-Bromoiodoethene; 56798-08-4
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Quality Control

Our trans-1-Bromo-2-Iodoethene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and impurity profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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