Description

2-((4-Methoxybenzyloxy)Methyl)-4-Bromo-1-Methylbenzene is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate characterized by its specific brominated aromatic structure. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry research and development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries to introduce key functional groups into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or charge-transport materials, due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable substrate for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the global life sciences market.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-((4-Methoxybenzyloxy)Methyl)-4-Bromo-1-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	1799980-22-5
Molecular Formula	C16H17BrO2
Molecular Weight	321.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-1-methyl-2-((4-methoxybenzyloxy)methyl)benzene; 1-Bromo-4-((4-methoxybenzyloxy)methyl)-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-4-bromo-1-((4-methoxybenzyloxy)methyl)benzene; p-Methoxybenzyl (4-bromo-2-methylbenzyl) ether; PMB-protected 4-bromo-2-methylbenzyl alcohol; (4-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)methanol, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-((4-Methoxybenzyloxy)Methyl)-4-Bromo-1-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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