Description

1-(3-Bromopropoxy)-4-Methylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromopropyl chain and a protected aromatic ring, which makes it a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and molecular scaffolding.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring phenoxypropylamine or similar backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic ether structure is incorporated.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for engineering plastics and high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Williamson ether synthesis, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and as a linker in medicinal chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-(3-Bromopropoxy)-4-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	16929-24-1
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1-(3-bromopropoxy)benzene; 1-Bromo-3-(p-tolyloxy)propane; p-Tolyl 3-bromopropyl ether; 3-(4-Methylphenoxy)propyl bromide; 4-Methylphenyl 3-bromopropyl ether; (3-Bromopropoxy)-4-methylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Bromopropoxy)-4-Methylbenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring stringent material standards, such as GMP-grade pharmaceutical synthesis.

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 bases and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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