Description

Di(2-Bromoethyl) Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring two reactive bromoethyl groups. This chemical serves as a versatile and critical alkylating agent and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfur heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents requiring specific alkylation steps.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in polymer chemistry to introduce sulfide bridges, modifying material properties like elasticity and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying alkylation reactions and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Ligand Precursor: Can be utilized to synthesize complex ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di(2-Bromoethyl) Sulfide
CAS No.	7617-64-3
Molecular Formula	C4H8Br2S
Molecular Weight	247.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Thiobis(2-bromoethane); Bis(2-bromoethyl) Sulfide; 2-Bromoethyl Sulfide; 1,2-Dibromoethyl Sulfide; Sulfur Mustard Analog (Bis-β-bromoethyl sulfide); NSC 37030; 2-Bromoethyl Sulfide (dimer); β,β'-Dibromodiethyl Sulfide
EINECS	231-527-6

Quality Control

Our Di(2-Bromoethyl) Sulfide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.70 - 1.80

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