Ethyl bromide

Reactive alkyl bromide (C₂H₅Br) used as an alkylating agent in chemical synthesis and as a solvent.

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Product Description

Ethyl bromide from LANXESS is an alkyl bromide used in chemical synthesis as an alkylating agent to introduce ethyl functionality into more complex molecules. The bromide acts as an effective leaving group, facilitating ether formation, Friedel–Crafts reactions, substitution reactions and Grignard reactions. The product corresponds to bromoethane (C₂H₅Br) and is supplied with defined physical and chemical properties. It is also used as a solvent and is specified for applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyes/inks industries.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

Acts as an alkylating agent delivering ethyl functionality
Bromide serves as an excellent leaving group in organic reactions
Clear, colorless liquid with defined physical properties
Soluble in many organic solvents; limited solubility in water

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

Chemical synthesis as an alkylating agent
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Agrochemical production
Dyes and inks industry
Use as a solvent in chemical processing

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL:

Further information on this product and the entire product group can be found on the following overview page:

➔ Bromine Performance Products

Product Type

Bromine & Intermediates

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