Description

1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-4-Chlorobenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a bromoalkoxy chain and a chlorophenyl group, which allows for selective derivatization in multi-step reactions. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring aryl ether linkages or functionalized side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chlorobenzene moiety is a common structural motif.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of halogenated mesogens used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with unique thermal or chemical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to its reactive bromo and chloro sites.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the creation of organic semiconductors and other electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-4-Chlorobenzene
CAS No.	2033-81-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrClO
Molecular Weight	263.56 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chlorophenyl 4-bromobutyl ether; 1-Bromo-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)butane; p-Chlorophenyl 4-bromobutyl ether; 4-(4-Bromobutoxy)chlorobenzene; 4-Chloro-1-(4-bromobutoxy)benzene; 1-Chloro-4-(4-bromobutoxy)benzene; Butyl bromide, 4-(p-chlorophenoxy)-; NSC 403107
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-4-Chlorobenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	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.