CAS 4837-01-8: [(2-Bromoethyl)thio]benzene

2-Bromoethyl phenyl sulfide, is used to make other chemicals as well as pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as a application intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Bromoethyl phenyl sulfide

2-Bromoethylphenyl sulfide is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of pyrroles. It can be synthesized by reacting triethyl orthoformate with ethyl esters, followed by reaction with piperazine and arylation. The resulting product can then be reacted with alkylating agents such as sulfides or polyhalogenated compounds. 2-Bromoethylphenyl sulfide has been used for the synthesis of lamellarin, an important natural product for palliative treatment against cancer. This chemical has a viscosity of 1 cP at room temperature and is biodegradable in the environment.