Description

1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-Methylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a bromoalkoxy side chain and a methyl-substituted aromatic ring, enabling its use in the construction of more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as linker chemistry and the synthesis of liquid crystals or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring ether-linked side chains for enhanced bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its aromatic ether structure is incorporated.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced display materials, leveraging its rigid aromatic core and modifiable alkoxy chain.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for novel organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments, where the bromoethoxy group facilitates further chemical modifications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	18800-34-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylphenoxyethyl Bromide; 2-(4-Methylphenoxy)ethyl Bromide; p-Methylphenoxyethyl Bromide; 1-Bromo-2-(4-methylphenoxy)ethane; 4-Methyl-1-(2-bromoethoxy)benzene; (2-Bromoethoxy)-4-methylbenzene; BrCH2CH2OC6H4CH3-p
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, 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 and regulatory compliance needs.

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 bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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