This compound is widely used in organic chemistry for the introduction of the bromoethyl group into a variety of molecules. It serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals particularly in the development of alkylating agents and in the creation of specialty chemicals and agrochemicals. Additionally it can be used in the preparation of cross-linked polymer networks.

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2-Bromoethylamine hydrobromide is an organic compound composed of a bromoethyl group (-CH2CH2Br) attached to an amine (-NH2) group forming a hydrobromide salt. It is a colorless to pale yellow solid that is soluble in water and commonly used in chemical synthesis for its reactivity and ability to participate in alkylation reactions.