Description

Ethyl 2-Bromovalerate is a versatile brominated ester building block, primarily valued for its role as an alkylating agent and intermediate in complex organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine atom and ester functionality make it a critical reagent for introducing the 2-bromovalerate moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced crop protection agents, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated alkyl chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides as a crucial alkylation reagent.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions (e.g., SN2) for C-C bond formation in research and development.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds, though final product use requires strict purity verification.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers or functional materials where a bromine handle is needed for further modification.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromovalerate
CAS No.	615-83-8
Molecular Formula	C7H13BrO2
Molecular Weight	209.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Bromovalerate; Ethyl 2-Bromopentanoate; 2-Bromopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 8865; Pentanoic acid, 2-bromo-, ethyl ester; α-Bromovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	210-447-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromovalerate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for manufacturing, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL

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