Product Parameters
2-Ethylhexyl bromide(Isooctyl Bromide,1-Bromo-2-ethylhexane) CAS No.: 18908-66-2, Molecular formula: C8H17Br, M.W.: 193.12, is a colourless to slight yellow clear liquid. It is the important branched-chain haloalkane.Due to its special branched structure, it exhibits excellent solvency and chemical stability, and is widely used as a raw material for plasticizers and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Specifications & Quality Control
We provide high-purity 2-Ethylhexyl bromide with a standard specification of ≥ 99.0% (GC). Through strict quality control, the product has the characteristics of low color (APHA), low moisture (determined by Karl Fischer method), low acid value and low impurity content. Each batch is analyzed by capillary GC to guarantee consistent, reliable quality, meeting requirements from laboratory R&D to full industrial production.
Main Applications
2-Ethylhexyl bromide is an important intermediate, its main applications include:
Plasticizer manufacture:
Used for synthesizing polymeric plasticizers to improve material flexibility.
Lubricant additives:
Extreme-pressure and antiwear component in lubricating-oil formulations.
Surfactants:
Used as the surfactant for synthesizing special structures.
Organic Synthesis:
Used as an alkylating reagent for the synthesis of various organic compounds.
Polymeric materials:
Used to improve the properties of polymer materials.
R&D:
Used in scientific research in universities and research institutes.
Use, Storage & Safety
This product is recommended to be operated in a well ventilated environment and should be sealed, away from light, and placed in a cool and dry place.Operators must wear protective gloves, safety goggles and other appropriate PPE; avoid contact with skin and eyes.Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed handling instructions.
Packaging, Logistics & Technical Services
We offer flexible packaging solutions: industrial-grade products in 200 kg drums, plus laboratory sizes of 100 ml and 500 ml reagent bottles. Each shipment is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and third-party test reports can be provided on request. A dedicated technical team stands ready to provide you with product applications and technical support.
Why Do Global Customers Choose Longshen Chemical?
Focus & Proven Expertise
Founded in 1991, Longshen Chemical has spent more than three decades focusing on the R&D, manufacture and global sales of brominated & chlorinated alkanes, hydroxy-esters, aromatic hydrocarbons and other fine-chemical intermediates. We are one of China’s largest development and production hubs for organo-bromine derivatives, and our deep-rooted process know-how is the most solid guarantee of consistent, high-quality products.
Capacity & Strategic Footprint
Headquartered in Yancheng, Jiangsu, we launched a wholly-owned subsidiary—Hebi Higer Longshen New Materials Co.,Ltd—in Hebi, Henan in 2024 to meet growing global demand and reinforce supply-chain resilience. The new, state-of-the-art site covers 284600 square meters with a total investment of RMB 1 billion. Upon full commissioning, group-wide annual capacity will exceed 50 000 t, dramatically boosting our ability to deliver high-end intermediates on time. The plant is designed as a world-class “smart + green” fine-chemical platform.
International-Standard Quality Systems
Longshen strictly maintains ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, has passed the SEDEX (SMETA) social-responsibility audit, and has successfully completed EU REACH registrations for key products. Our QC center is equipped with GC, KF titrators, UV spectrophotometers and other advanced instruments, enabling full QA/QC traceability from raw-material intake to finished-product release.
Global Recognition & Partnerships
Our products and services are trusted worldwide, with stable exports to Europe, North America, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India and Southeast Asia. We have long-term strategic agreements with major international pharmaceutical and chemical groups. We regard every order as the beginning of a lasting responsibility.
Our Commitment
Yancheng Longshen Chemical Ltd. supplies more than molecules—we deliver reliable quality, competitive pricing, fast logistics and technical support. We aim to be your dependable, long-term strategic partner in fine-chemical intermediates. Welcome to inquire and cooperate with us.
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