Description

2-Fluoroethyl Bromide is a versatile organobromine building block characterized by its reactive bromine and fluorine substituents. This bifunctional reagent is essential for introducing the 2-fluoroethoxy moiety into target molecules, a key modification in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorination enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a fluorinated alkylating agent in the manufacture of specialty electronic and display materials.
• PET Tracer Precursor: Potential use in radiochemistry for creating fluorine-18 labeled compounds used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated side chains into polymers, altering surface properties and chemical resistance.
• General Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions to create ethers and other complex fluorinated structures in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoroethyl Bromide
CAS No.	762-49-2
Molecular Formula	C2H4BrF
Molecular Weight	126.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-fluoroethane; 2-Fluoro-1-bromoethane; 2-Fluoroethyl bromide; Ethyl bromide, 2-fluoro-; β-Fluoroethyl bromide; Fluoroethyl bromide; UN 1993; Bromofluoroethane
EINECS	212-099-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoroethyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed and handle in a fume hood. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

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 (at 20°C)	1.60 - 1.65 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 70-72°C

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