Description

4-Methoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Bromobenzene is a versatile and high-value halogenated aromatic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a trifluoromethyl-methoxy combination, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorine-containing compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in polymer chemistry and material science to introduce fluorine atoms into polymers, altering their solubility, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings, enabling the formation of complex biaryl structures.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Bromobenzene
CAS No.	1514-11-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrF3O
Molecular Weight	255.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzotrifluoride; 4-Methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl bromide; 3-Trifluoromethyl-4-methoxybromobenzene; 4-Methoxy-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-bromotoluene; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-methoxybromobenzene; 4-Methoxy-3-trifluoromethylbromobenzene; 4-Methoxy-3-trifluoromethylphenyl bromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 4-Methoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Bromobenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high-purity material suitable for demanding synthetic applications, with comprehensive testing including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. The compound is stable under these conditions for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.