Description

4-Methoxyphenethyl Bromide is a versatile arylalkyl bromide building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive benzylic bromide moiety makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules through nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, including potential CNS-active compounds and vasodilators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the methoxyphenethyl moiety for biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and specialty fine chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Negishi, or Kumada couplings to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxyphenethyl Bromide
CAS No.	14425-64-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl Bromide; 4-Methoxybenzeneethanamine, N-bromo derivative; 1-Bromo-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethane; p-Methoxyphenethyl Bromide; (4-Methoxyphenethyl) Bromide; 2-(p-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl Bromide; 4-Methoxy-β-bromoethylbenzene; Bromo(4-methoxyphenethyl)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxyphenethyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards demanded by GMP-aligned production and REACH compliance for global supply.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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