Description

2-Bromo-4-Ethoxy-1-Methylbenzene is a high-purity, synthetically valuable halogenated aromatic ether. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine and ethoxy groups offer sites for further functionalization.
• 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 synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers requiring specific aromatic ether motifs.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, facilitating the exploration of new chemical space.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Ethoxy-1-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	1445601-62-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-ethoxy-5-methylbenzene; 4-Ethoxy-2-bromotoluene; 2-Bromo-4-ethoxytoluene; 5-Methyl-2-bromophenetole; 2-Bromo-1-ethoxy-4-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-4-ethoxy-1-methyl-benzene; 2-Bromo-4-ethoxytoluene; 2-Bromophenetole, 5-methyl-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-Ethoxy-1-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis to ensure compliance with exacting purity standards for research and development use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available upon request, providing full traceability and batch-specific data.

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 liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%

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