Description

1,4-Dibromo-2-Ethoxybenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific bromine-substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for creating bromine-functionalized mesogens used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties like flame retardancy or altered refractive index.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dibromo-2-Ethoxybenzene
CAS No.	1208077-63-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxy-1,4-dibromobenzene; 1,4-Dibromo-2-ethoxybenzene; 2,5-Dibromophenetole; 1-Ethoxy-2,5-dibromobenzene; Benzene, 1,4-dibromo-2-ethoxy-; p-Dibromo-o-ethoxybenzene; Dibromoethoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromo-2-Ethoxybenzene 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are available upon request for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.