Description

4-(2-Bromoethoxy)Phenol is a versatile brominated phenolic ether compound, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromoethoxy side chain and a phenolic hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring phenolic ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or precursor for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific mesogenic properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The bromine atom acts as a handle for palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for protecting group strategies and introducing the 2-bromoethoxy moiety into target molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(2-Bromoethoxy)Phenol
CAS No.	31406-95-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	217.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Bromoethoxy)phenol; 1-Bromo-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)ethane; p-(2-Bromoethoxy)phenol; 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)ethyl bromide; Phenol, 4-(2-bromoethoxy)-; 4-Hydroxyphenoxyethyl bromide; 2-Bromoethyl 4-hydroxyphenyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Bromoethoxy)Phenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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