Description

1-Bromoethyl Ethyl Carbonate is a versatile brominated organic carbonate ester, serving as a key alkylating agent and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the bromoethyl functional group under controlled conditions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized ethyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bromoalkyl motifs.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions to create carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialized polymers and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromoethyl Ethyl Carbonate
CAS No.	89766-09-6
Molecular Formula	C5H9BrO3
Molecular Weight	197.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (1-Bromoethyl) Carbonate; 1-Bromoethyl Ethyl Ester Carbonic Acid; Carbonochloridic Acid, 1-Bromoethyl Ethyl Ester; Bromoethyl Ethyl Carbonate; Ethyl 1-Bromoethyl Carbonate; NSC 403058
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromoethyl Ethyl Carbonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density	~1.5 g/cm³

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