Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-3-Ethylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, enabling critical alkylation and functionalization reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the ethylbenzene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialized material applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) to form biaryl structures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the synthesis of novel ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-3-Ethylbenzene
CAS No.	216658-62-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11Br
Molecular Weight	199.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethylbenzyl Bromide; m-Ethylbenzyl Bromide; (3-Ethylphenyl)methyl Bromide; 1-Bromomethyl-3-ethylbenzene; α-Bromo-m-ethyltoluene; 3-Ethyl-α-bromotoluene; Bromo(3-ethylphenyl)methane
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-3-Ethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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