Description

Benzene, 1-?(2-?Bromoethyl)?-?2-?Ethyl- is a specialized brominated aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an aromatic ring and a reactive bromoethyl side chain, makes it a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to introduce specific functional groups and create novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring ethylbenzene or bromoethyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive halogen for coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a synthetic intermediate for creating complex aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for carbon-carbon bond formation in fine chemical production.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or novel reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and new compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-?(2-?Bromoethyl)?-?2-?Ethyl-
CAS No.	812631-87-1
Molecular Formula	C10H13Br
Molecular Weight	213.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Bromoethyl)-2-ethylbenzene; 2-Ethyl-1-(2-bromoethyl)benzene; 2-Ethylphenethyl bromide; (2-Ethylphenyl)ethyl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-(2-ethylphenyl)ethane; o-Ethylphenethyl bromide; Bromoethyl ethylbenzene; Benzene, (2-bromoethyl)ethyl-
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1-?(2-?Bromoethyl)?-?2-?Ethyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

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