Description

2-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is a versatile and highly reactive organic salt, primarily valued as an efficient alkylating and coupling agent in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate challenging bond-forming reactions under mild conditions, making it a critical reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precision and reliability in synthesis are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for the alkylation of heterocycles and nucleophiles in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Coupling Reagent: Used as an activating agent for carboxylic acids in peptide bond formation, offering advantages in yield and purity.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of ionic liquids and functionalized polymers with specific electrochemical properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Facilitates the synthesis of novel herbicide and pesticide candidates through efficient heterocyclic chemistry.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for generating pyridinium-based catalysts used in various organic transformations.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic chemistry and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	878-23-9
Molecular Formula	C7H9BBrF4N
Molecular Weight	262.86 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-bromopyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; 2-Bromo-1-ethylpyridinium Boron Tetrafluoride; N-Ethyl-2-bromopyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; 2-Bromo-N-ethylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate; BEP-BF4; Bromoethylpyridinium BF4; Ethyl-2-bromopyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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