Description

n-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Acetamide is a specialized aromatic amide derivative, serving as a crucial organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a brominated, methyl-substituted aniline core, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value target compounds. This product is essential for research chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require reliable, high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for advanced polymers and liquid crystals, where its bromine atom allows for further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce the 3-bromo-4-methylphenyl moiety into complex molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized azo dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Acetamide
CAS No.	40371-61-7
Molecular Formula	C9H10BrNO
Molecular Weight	228.09 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-3-bromo-4-methylaniline; 3'-Bromo-4'-methylacetanilide; 1-(3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)ethan-1-one; Acetamide, N-(3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)-; 3-Bromo-4-methylacetanilide; N-(3-Bromo-p-tolyl)acetamide; 3-Bromo-4-methylphenylacetamide
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Quality Control

Every batch of n-(3-Bromo-4-Methylphenyl)Acetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. Our standard grade meets typical research and industrial specifications, with purity often exceeding 97%. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	145 - 150 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.