Description

2-Bromoethyl Acetate is a versatile organic ester and alkylating agent of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromoalkyl group and an ester moiety, making it a key intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce ethyl acetate or bromoethyl functionalities into target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing solubilizing or linking groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromoethyl side chain is incorporated.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to attach the 2-bromoethoxy fragment to various nucleophiles like amines, thiols, and carboxylates.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Utilized in the synthesis of intermediates for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the production of certain specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Applied in research for creating chemical linkers in bioconjugation techniques for drug delivery systems or diagnostic assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethyl Acetate
CAS No.	927-68-4
Molecular Formula	C4H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	167.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid 2-Bromoethyl Ester; 2-Bromoethyl Ethanoate; Ethanol, 2-bromo-, acetate; β-Bromoethyl Acetate; Bromoethyl Acetate; UN2340; NSC 8805; BRM
EINECS	213-170-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoethyl Acetate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatility.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (20°C)	1.50 - 1.55 g/mL

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