Description

1,4-Dioxane, 2-(2-Bromoethyl)- is a specialized brominated derivative of 1,4-dioxane, serving as a valuable bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a dioxane ring and a reactive bromoethyl side chain, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications requiring precise functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing heterocyclic cores and prodrug linkers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific ether and alkyl halide functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and cyclization reactions, to introduce the 2-(2-bromoethyl)-1,4-dioxane moiety.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex chelating ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research: Fundamental research compound for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dioxane, 2-(2-Bromoethyl)-
CAS No.	926624-52-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	195.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Bromoethyl)-1,4-dioxane; 1,4-Dioxane-2-ethanol, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromoethyl-1,4-dioxane; (2-Bromoethyl)-1,4-dioxane; 1,4-Dioxan-2-yl-2-bromoethane; Bromoethyl dioxane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,4-Dioxane, 2-(2-Bromoethyl)- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up 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 and incompatible organic solvents. Ensure the container is kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Report on COA
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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