Description

2-Bromostyrene Oxide is a versatile brominated epoxide building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive oxirane ring and aromatic bromine substituent make it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the preparation of biologically active molecules, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing bromine and epoxy functionality into polymer chains to alter thermal or mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: A building block for synthesizing brominated aromatic cores used in electronic and photonic materials.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes to create complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aryl bromide moiety allows for further functionalization via metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromostyrene Oxide
CAS No.	71636-51-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO
Molecular Weight	199.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1,2-epoxyethylbenzene; 2-Bromophenylethylene Oxide; 1-Bromo-2-(oxiran-2-yl)benzene; (2-Bromophenyl)oxirane; 2-Bromostyrene 7,8-oxide; Styrene oxide, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromo-alpha,β-epoxyethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromostyrene Oxide is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profile. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for traceability and documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its epoxide functionality, it should be stored separately from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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