Description

4-Bromo-2,6-Di-tert-Butylanisole is a sterically hindered aromatic ether derivative, valued as a versatile synthetic intermediate and a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine and bulky tert-butyl groups, makes it particularly useful for introducing specific functionalities into complex molecules where steric control is critical. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its bromine atom allows for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,6-Di-tert-Butylanisole
CAS No.	1516-96-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₃BrO
Molecular Weight	299.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzene; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-bromoanisole; 4-Bromo-2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)anisole; Anisole, 4-bromo-2,6-di-tert-butyl-; 4-Bromo-2,6-di-t-butylanisole; 4-Bromo-2,6-di-tert-butyl-1-methoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,6-Di-tert-Butylanisole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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