Description

3-Bromoanisole is a versatile halogenated aromatic ether, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the bromine substituent's reactivity, enabling efficient cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring aryl-ether or aryl-bromide motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromoanisole structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers due to its aromatic and ether functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing methoxy-phenyl groups into more complex molecules in custom synthesis and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromoanisole
CAS No.	2398-37-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO
Molecular Weight	187.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-methoxybenzene; m-Bromoanisole; 3-Bromo-1-methoxybenzene; 3-Methoxybromobenzene; m-Methoxybromobenzene; 3-Bromophenyl methyl ether; Bromoanisole (mixed isomers)
EINECS	219-257-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromoanisole is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.560 - 1.565
Density (20°C)	1.45 - 1.50 g/mL

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