Description

1-Bromo-3-Ethoxy-5-Methylbenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromo and ethoxy substituents, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precise electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce bromine and aromatic ether functionalities into polymer chains, enhancing flame retardancy and thermal stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Ethoxy-5-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	1268150-39-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-ethylanisole; 5-Bromo-3-ethylanisole; 1-Bromo-3-ethoxy-5-methyl-benzene; 3-Ethoxy-5-methylbromobenzene; 5-Methyl-3-ethoxybromobenzene; m-Bromo-p-ethylanisole; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-ethoxy-5-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Ethoxy-5-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical properties to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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 strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.