Description

Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-Ethylbutanoate is a specialized brominated ester compound, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 2-bromo-2-ethylbutanoate moiety, a key functional group for constructing complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is particularly needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and the development of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex esters, carboxylic acids, and other derivatives via nucleophilic substitution or coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of novel polymers and specialty materials.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific ester-based aroma compounds, subject to purity and regulatory compliance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-Ethylbutanoate
CAS No.	6937-28-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15BrO2
Molecular Weight	223.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-2-ethylbutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Bromo-α-ethylbutyrate; Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-ethylbutyrate; 2-Ethyl-2-bromobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Butanoic acid, 2-bromo-2-ethyl-, ethyl ester; NSC 8865; AI3-15645
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromo-2-Ethylbutanoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for reliable supply to regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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