Description

α-(Bromomethyl)-p-Cyclohexylbenzyl (2-Ethylhexyl) Ether is a specialized brominated aromatic ether compound, identified by CAS number 21270-16-6. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive, prized for its unique combination of a reactive bromomethyl group and a bulky, lipophilic ether chain. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel compounds and modifying polymer properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring lipophilic side chains or further functionalization via the bromomethyl group.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce cyclohexylbenzyl groups into polymer backbones, enhancing thermal stability and altering solubility profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor or core structure in the development of advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic and flexible aliphatic components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and fungicides where the specific steric and electronic properties of the molecule are beneficial.
• Surface Active Agents: Potential use in the formulation of specialty surfactants and phase transfer catalysts for niche industrial processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions, etherifications, and as a precursor to Grignard reagents.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	α-(Bromomethyl)-p-Cyclohexylbenzyl (2-Ethylhexyl) Ether
CAS No.	21270-16-6
Molecular Formula	C22H35BrO
Molecular Weight	395.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(Bromomethyl)-4-cyclohexylbenzyl] 2-ethylhexyl ether; (2-Ethylhexyl) [[4-(cyclohexylmethyl)phenyl]methyl] ether; p-Cyclohexylbenzyl bromomethyl (2-ethylhexyl) ether; 4-(Bromomethyl)benzylcyclohexane 2-ethylhexyl ether; Bromomethyl-p-cyclohexylbenzyl 2-ethylhexyl ether; α-Bromo-p-cyclohexyltoluene 2-ethylhexyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of α-(Bromomethyl)-p-Cyclohexylbenzyl (2-Ethylhexyl) Ether is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through rigorous analytical protocols including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.10 g/cm³

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