Description

1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-4-Methylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a bromoalkyl chain and a methoxy-substituted aromatic ring, which makes it an essential building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring aryl ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like flexibility, adhesion, or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions in research and process development.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-4-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	3257-49-6
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1-(4-bromobutoxy)benzene; p-Methylphenyl 4-bromobutyl ether; 1-Bromo-4-(4-methylphenoxy)butane; 4-(4-Methylphenoxy)butyl bromide; 4-Bromobutyl 4-methylphenyl ether; p-Cresyl 4-bromobutyl ether; 3257-49-6; 4-Methylphenyl 4-bromobutyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-4-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.