Description

m-Butoxybromobenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine and butoxy groups on the benzene ring, which enables selective functionalization for building complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific aromatic motifs into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted benzene cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom acts as a site for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for catalytic processes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Butoxybromobenzene
CAS No.	165800-57-7
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-butoxybenzene; 3-Butoxybromobenzene; m-Butoxy phenyl bromide; 3-Bromophenyl butyl ether; Butyl 3-bromophenyl ether; 1-Butoxy-3-bromobenzene; 3-Bromo-1-butoxybenzene; (3-Bromophenoxy)butane
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Quality Control

Our m-Butoxybromobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

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 acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.530 - 1.540

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