Description

2-Methoxy-4-Phenoxybromobenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive bromine site and a protected phenolic ether, enabling precise chemical modifications. This intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for creating complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted diphenyl ether scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenoxy moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, where it can act as a monomer or a functionalization agent.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aryl bromide functionality makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-Phenoxybromobenzene
CAS No.	194204-29-0
Molecular Formula	C13H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	279.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-phenoxybenzene; 4-Bromo-3-methoxydiphenyl Ether; 2-Methoxy-4-phenoxy-1-bromobenzene; 3-Methoxy-4-phenoxybromobenzene; (2-Methoxy-4-phenoxyphenyl)bromide; Bromo(2-methoxy-4-phenoxyphenyl); Phenoxybromoanisole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methoxy-4-Phenoxybromobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our commitment to quality ensures reliable performance in your most demanding synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.