Description

1-(Bromomethyl)Propyl Ethyl Ether is a versatile brominated ether compound used as a key alkylating agent and building block in organic synthesis. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing functionalized propyl ether chains into target molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing ether-linked side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its structure acts as a key alkylating moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent in various nucleophilic substitution reactions to form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and specialty materials requiring functional ether linkages.
• Chemical Derivatization: Useful for modifying complex molecules, such as natural products or dyes, to alter their solubility or biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)Propyl Ethyl Ether
CAS No.	34264-99-8
Molecular Formula	C6H13BrO
Molecular Weight	181.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromomethylpropyl ethyl ether; Ethyl (1-bromomethyl)propyl ether; 1-Bromo-1-ethoxybutane; 1-Ethoxy-1-bromobutane; 1-Bromobutyl ethyl ether; (1-Bromobutyl) ethyl ether; Bromobutyl ethyl ether; 1-Bromo-1-ethoxy-butane
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)Propyl Ethyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 between 2°C and 25°C. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.20 - 1.30 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.460

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