Description

1-Bromo-3-Fluoro-5-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its unique substitution pattern, offering versatile reactivity for introducing bromo, fluoro, and protected hydroxyl functionalities into complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its halogen and ether groups are critical for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of advanced electronic materials, where fluorine and bromine atoms help tune electronic properties and molecular alignment.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromine substituent.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The methoxymethoxy (MOM) group acts as a robust protecting group for phenols, which can be selectively deprotected under mild acidic conditions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process R&D for creating diverse compound libraries and optimizing synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Fluoro-5-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	1504591-16-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrFO2
Molecular Weight	235.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-fluoroanisole MOM ether; 5-Bromo-1-fluoro-3-(methoxymethoxy)benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-fluoro-5-(methoxymethoxy)-; 3-Fluoro-5-(methoxymethoxy)bromobenzene; 1-Bromo-3-fluoro-5-methoxymethoxybenzene; 5-Bromo-3-fluoroanisole MOM ether; 3-Bromo-5-fluoro-1-(methoxymethoxy)benzene
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and commercial use. Every batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing full transparency on all critical quality parameters.

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. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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