Description

4-n-Butoxybenzyl Bromide is a versatile organic bromide compound, a key alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactive benzyl bromide moiety, which facilitates the introduction of the 4-butoxybenzyl group into target molecules, enabling the construction of complex chemical architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in the development of compounds with benzyl-protected functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel molecular entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Butoxybenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	2417-74-5
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-butoxybenzene; 4-Butoxybenzyl Bromide; p-Butoxybenzyl Bromide; (4-Butoxyphenyl)methyl Bromide; α-Bromo-4-butoxytoluene; 4-n-Butyloxybenzyl Bromide; Bromomethyl Butoxybenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Butoxybenzyl Bromide is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for manufacturing, ensuring reliability for critical applications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from moisture and direct light exposure. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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.