Description

2-Bromo-5-Methoxytoluene is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its bromine and methoxy functional groups, which enable selective functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate 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: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal display (LCD) components.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Methoxytoluene
CAS No.	27060-75-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-2-bromoanisole; 2-Bromo-5-methylanisole; 2-Bromo-5-methylmethoxybenzene; 2-Bromo-5-methylphenyl methyl ether; 5-Methyl-2-bromoanisole; (2-Bromo-5-methylphenoxy)methane; Bromomethoxytoluene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-Methoxytoluene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and our specifications are designed to meet the rigorous demands of synthesis and manufacturing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤1.0%; Total impurities ≤2.0%

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