Description

4-Bromophenol Acetate is a versatile brominated aromatic ester, widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in providing a protected phenolic group that can be selectively manipulated, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a crucial building block for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing bromophenol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom introduces specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for brominated aromatic cores in electronic and photonic materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromophenol groups into polymer chains, altering properties like flame retardancy and UV stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and for the study of ester hydrolysis and protecting group chemistry in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of brominated dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromophenol Acetate
CAS No.	1927-95-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrO2
Molecular Weight	215.04 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromophenyl acetate; 4-Bromophenyl acetate; 1-Bromo-4-acetoxybenzene; Acetic acid 4-bromophenyl ester; 4-Bromo-1-acetoxybenzene; p-Acetoxybromobenzene; 4-Bromophenol, acetate; Bromophenyl acetate
EINECS	217-679-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromophenol Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting compliance with research and industrial application requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
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.