Description

2-Bromophenyl Ethyl Sulfide is a versatile organosulfur compound featuring a bromine substituent, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its core value lies in its dual functional groups, which enable its use in constructing complex molecules for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce sulfur and aryl bromide motifs into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a thioether linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenyl moiety is critical for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific optoelectronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for modifying peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules to study protein function or for diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: A critical starting material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) performing custom synthesis for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromophenyl Ethyl Sulfide
CAS No.	87424-98-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrS
Molecular Weight	217.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-(ethylthio)benzene; Ethyl 2-bromophenyl sulfide; (2-Bromophenyl) ethyl sulfide; 2-Bromoethyl phenyl sulfide; o-Bromophenyl ethyl sulfide; 2-Bromothioanisole, ethyl derivative; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(ethylthio)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromophenyl Ethyl Sulfide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming the product meets your specified requirements. Our quality system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for reliable sourcing.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.