Description

3-Bromophenetole is a versatile brominated aromatic ether, a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactive bromine atom and stable ether linkage, enabling precise functionalization for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a phenethoxy moiety with a halogen handle for further coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenetole structure acts as a core scaffold or a precursor to more complex active agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials, including ligands for metal complexes and components for liquid crystal displays.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the activated bromine atom, facilitating the introduction of the phenetole group into target molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized dyes and pigments, where its aromatic ring system can be further elaborated to create colorants with specific properties.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer chains, modifying physical properties like thermal stability, solubility, or refractive index.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Bromophenetole
CAS No.	2655-84-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-ethoxybenzene; m-Bromophenetole; 3-Ethoxybromobenzene; 3-Bromo-1-ethoxybenzene; m-Ethoxybromobenzene; 3-Bromophenyl ethyl ether; (3-Bromophenoxy)ethane
EINECS	220-193-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromophenetole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical processes.

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 between 15°C and 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/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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