Description

1-Bromo-3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its bromine and methoxymethyl functional groups. This compound is valued for its reactivity, serving as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules across advanced research and industrial chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzyl ether moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its aromatic ring provides a stable core for functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic compounds for electronic materials, liquid crystals, or polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1515-89-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)anisole; m-(Bromomethyl)anisole; 3-Methoxymethylbromobenzene; 1-Bromo-3-methoxymethylbenzene; (3-Bromophenyl)methyl methyl ether; 3-Bromobenzyl methyl ether; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-(methoxymethyl)-; α-Bromo-m-xylene methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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