Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-Phenoxybenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring a reactive benzyl bromide moiety and a phenoxy group, making it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for catalytic systems.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the 4-phenoxybenzyl group via alkylation reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of components for electronic display and lighting technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-Phenoxybenzene
CAS No.	36881-42-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₃BrO
Molecular Weight	277.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenoxybenzyl Bromide; (4-Phenoxyphenyl)methyl Bromide; p-Phenoxybenzyl Bromide; α-Bromo-4-phenoxytoluene; 1-Bromomethyl-4-phenoxybenzene; Bromomethyl Phenoxybenzene; NSC 403714
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-Phenoxybenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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	≤ 0.5%

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