Description

1-Bromo-2-Methoxyethane is a versatile halogenated ether primarily used as a key alkylating agent and building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 2-methoxyethyl functional group, a crucial moiety in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring ether-linked side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as an alkylating agent in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions to create complex ethers, polymers, and ligands for catalysis.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor in the modification of polymers and the synthesis of specialty surfactants or phase-transfer catalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Methoxyethane
CAS No.	6482-24-2
Molecular Formula	C3H7BrO
Molecular Weight	139.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromoethyl methyl ether; Methoxyethyl bromide; β-Bromoethyl methyl ether; Methyl 2-bromoethyl ether; 2-Methoxyethyl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-methoxy-ethane; Bromoethyl methyl ether
EINECS	229-352-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Methoxyethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment 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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	1.45 - 1.50 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455

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