Description

1-Bromo-4-Butoxybenzene is a versatile aryl bromide intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and an alkoxy chain, makes it a valuable building block for constructing 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 new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted phenyl ether scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the bromine atom facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds due to its aromatic core and modifiable side chains.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations for creating carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and the construction of complex organic architectures.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Can be utilized to introduce aromatic and ether functionalities into polymer backbones, modifying material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-Butoxybenzene
CAS No.	39969-57-8
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenyl butyl ether; p-Bromophenyl butyl ether; Butyl 4-bromophenyl ether; 1-Bromo-4-butoxybenzene; 4-Butoxybromobenzene; 4-Bromo-1-butoxybenzene; (4-Bromophenoxy)butane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-Butoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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