Ethyl Bromoacetate (CAS 105-36-2): Comprehensive User Guide
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1. Product Overview & Specifications
Ethyl Bromoacetate (CAS 105-36-2) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with the molecular formula C4H7BrO2. It is widely used as a reagent in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Technical Parameters
Parameter | Ethyl Bromoacetate | Ethyl Chloroacetate | Methyl Bromoacetate |
---|---|---|---|
CAS Number | 105-36-2 | 105-39-5 | 96-32-2 |
Purity | ≥99% | ≥98% | ≥97% |
Boiling Point | 158-159°C | 144-145°C | 139-140°C |
Density (20°C) | 1.506 g/cm³ | 1.258 g/cm³ | 1.643 g/cm³ |
2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses
Organic Synthesis
Used as an alkylating agent for preparing esters, carboxylic acids, and heterocyclic compounds.
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Critical in synthesizing antihypertensive drugs and antiviral agents.
Agrochemical Production
Intermediate for herbicides and fungicides like Bromoxynil octanoate.
3. Usage Guidelines & Best Practices
Reaction Conditions
- Use under inert atmosphere (N2 or Ar)
- Optimal temperature range: 0-25°C
- Stoichiometric ratio: 1.1-1.5 equivalents
4. Implementation Case Studies
Case 1: Synthesis of Bromoacetylated Polymers
A materials science company achieved 92% yield in crosslinking reactions using ethyl bromoacetate as key modifier.
5. Client Success Stories
PharmaTech Solutions (Germany)
Reduced production costs by 18% through optimized ethyl bromoacetate-based API synthesis.
AgroGuard Ltd (USA)
Developed 3 patent-pending fungicides using our high-purity ethyl bromoacetate batches.
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