Products Description
(2‑Bromoethyl)benzene, CAS#103‑63‑9, also known as phenethyl bromide, is an organobromide‑type analytical reference standard. It serves as a building‑block reagent for synthesizing multiple chemical compounds, fentanyl included. The reaction between phenethyl bromide and 4‑piperidinone yields phenethyl‑4‑piperidone, a key precursor for fentanyl production which is categorized as a List I chemical under US regulations. Trace amounts of phenethyl bromide can remain as an impurity in fentanyl batches prepared through this synthetic pathway.
Products Chemical Properties
| Melting point | -56 °C |
| Boiling point | 220-221 °C(lit.) |
| density | 1.355 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.556(lit.) |
| Fp | 193 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | 0.039g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| BRN | 507487 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | WMPPDTMATNBGJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 103-63-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1-Bromo-2-phenylethane(103-63-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzene, (2-bromoethyl)- (103-63-9) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-37/39-39 |
| RIDADR | UN 1993 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | CY9032000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29036990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 103-63-9(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Products Application
(2-Bromoethyl)benzene participates in the synthesis of phenelzine by reacting with hydrazine. It functions as a foundational building block for the production of various β-phenethyl derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients and fragrance substances. Moreover, the compound can be deployed for flame retardation purposes.
Company Profile
Shandong-based Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. has positioned itself as a modern fine chemical enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales, and global service. The company focuses on new chemical materials and follows a philosophy of integrity, quality supremacy, and premium service. Continuous technological innovation and stringent quality inspection support its international expansion, standardized management, and brand construction. Backed by a professional foreign trade and technical service team, a mature global supply system, and strong supply chain capabilities, Furuida generates annual turnover of more than RMB 600 million and serves over 5,000 industrial customers worldwide. Its markets span Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, earning customer trust and industry recognition. The company supplies pharmaceutical raw materials, food additives, electroplating reagents, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional new materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. Widely used in pharmacy, electronics, coatings, rubber, plastics, fine chemicals, and water treatment, these products offer overseas customers stable, cost-effective chemicals and comprehensive one-stop technical solutions.
