Description

Ethyl 4-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoate is a high-purity organic ester building block featuring a brominated aromatic core. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring a bromophenyl moiety for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom serves as a handle for structural diversification.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its aromatic and ester functionality.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying new catalytic methodologies, such as Suzuki-Miyaura or Heck cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where specific brominated intermediates are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoate
CAS No.	105986-54-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅BrO₂
Molecular Weight	271.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Bromophenyl)butyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-(p-Bromophenyl)butyrate; Ethyl 4-(4-Bromophenyl)butyrate; Butanoic acid, 4-(4-bromophenyl)-, ethyl ester; p-Bromophenethyl butyrate ethyl ester; Ethyl (4-Bromophenyl)butanoate; NSC 339063
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-(4-Bromophenyl)Butanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for your R&D and production 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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.