Description

3-Bromo-4-Methoxytoluene is a versatile brominated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents on a toluene backbone, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex chemical architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor to functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom serves as a reactive site for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers due to its tunable electronic properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific bromo-aryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Methoxytoluene
CAS No.	22002-45-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene; 3-Bromo-4-methylanisole; 2-Methoxy-5-methylphenyl bromide; 4-Methyl-3-bromoanisole; Toluene, 3-bromo-4-methoxy-; 3-Bromo-p-cresol methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-Methoxytoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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