Description

2-(Benzyloxy)-5-Bromo-1,3-Dimethylbenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile, functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This product is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its bromine and ether functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or photoactive compounds.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological research for new coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Benzyloxy)-5-Bromo-1,3-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	168196-87-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₅BrO
Molecular Weight	291.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1,3-dimethyl-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzene; 1-Bromo-3,5-dimethyl-2-(benzyloxy)benzene; 2-Benzyloxy-5-bromo-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 5-Bromo-2-(benzyloxy)-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-benzyloxybromobenzene; Benzene, 2-(benzyloxy)-5-bromo-1,3-dimethyl-; (5-Bromo-1,3-dimethyl-phenoxy)-methyl]-benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Benzyloxy)-5-Bromo-1,3-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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