Description

1-(Benzyloxy)-2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through selective coupling and functionalization reactions. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for the development of new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the reactivity of the bromine atom for further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis, such as palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers where specific aromatic substitution patterns are required.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Benzyloxy)-2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	2830-53-7
Molecular Formula	C14H13BrO
Molecular Weight	277.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-methylphenyl benzyl ether; 1-Benzyloxy-2-bromo-4-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-1-(benzyloxy)-4-methylbenzene; Benzyl 2-bromo-4-methylphenyl ether; o-Bromo-p-methylphenyl benzyl ether; 4-Methyl-2-bromophenyl benzyl ether; (2-Bromo-4-methylphenoxy)methyl]benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Benzyloxy)-2-Bromo-4-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data with each shipment, including HPLC chromatograms and NMR spectra for identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are aligned with industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

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