2-Bromoethanol
TL;DR: 2-Bromoethanol (CAS 540-51-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H5BrO and molecular weight 123.95238 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-bromoethanol
Also Known As: 2-BROMOETHANOL, Ethylene bromohydrin, Bromoethanol, 2-bromoethan-1-ol, Ethanol, 2-bromo-
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H5BrO |
| Molecular Weight | 123.95238 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 123.95238 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 10.0 |
| Boiling Point | 300 to 302 °F at 750 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.7629 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 105 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 12 mmHg at 122 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(CBr)O |
| InChIKey | LDLCZOVUSADOIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2-Bromoethanol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A heterocyclic building block supplied by CoreyChem, 2-Bromoethanol (CAS 540-51-2) has the molecular formula C2H5BrO and a molecular weight of 123.95 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.7629 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 10 to 50 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include 2-BROMOETHANOL and Ethylene bromohydrin.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of 2-Bromoethanol
Property Insights of 2-Bromoethanol
The XLogP value of 0.2 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Bromoethanol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, 2-Bromoethanol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Bromoethanol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Bromoethanol?
The CAS number of 2-Bromoethanol is 540-51-2.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Bromoethanol?
The molecular formula of 2-Bromoethanol is C2H5BrO.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Bromoethanol?
The molecular weight of 2-Bromoethanol is 123.95238 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2-Bromoethanol?
2-Bromoethanol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy 2-Bromoethanol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Bromoethanol?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for 2-Bromoethanol and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.