Description

4-Bromo-2-(Methoxymethoxy)-1-Methylbenzene is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its bromine and protected hydroxyl functional groups. This compound is crucial for facilitating complex organic synthesis, particularly in constructing advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor to more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted benzene scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atom serves as a handle for further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions due to the reactive bromine substituent.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial research labs for the construction of complex natural products and novel organic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-(Methoxymethoxy)-1-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	331273-56-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-(methoxymethoxy)-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-4-bromo-1-(methoxymethoxy)benzene; 4-Bromo-1-methyl-2-(methoxymethoxy)benzene; 4-Bromo-2-(methoxymethyloxy)-1-methylbenzene; Benzene, 4-bromo-2-(methoxymethoxy)-1-methyl-; 4-Bromo-o-cresol methoxymethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-(Methoxymethoxy)-1-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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