Description

2-Bromoethyl 3,4-Dimethylphenyl Ether is a versatile halogenated aromatic ether compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This chemical serves as a critical building block for the development of more complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, specialty polymers, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer backbones to alter thermal and mechanical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromoethyl moiety makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoethyl 3,4-Dimethylphenyl Ether
CAS No.	3351-53-9
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-(3,4-dimethylphenoxy)ethane; 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenoxy)ethyl Bromide; 3,4-Dimethylphenoxyethyl Bromide; (2-Bromoethoxy)-3,4-dimethylbenzene; β-Bromoethyl 3,4-Dimethylphenyl Ether; Ether, 2-bromoethyl 3,4-dimethylphenyl; 3351-53-9 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromoethyl 3,4-Dimethylphenyl Ether is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up activities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profile.

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 bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.35 g/cm³

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