Description

2-Bromo-4-T-Butylanisole is a versatile brominated aromatic ether intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine and tert-butyl groups, which facilitate further functionalization through cross-coupling and substitution reactions. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a substituted anisole core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions due to its modifiable aromatic framework.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Polymer Production: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and high-performance polymers where specific bromo-aryl linkages are required.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-T-Butylanisole
CAS No.	41280-65-3
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-methoxy-5-tert-butylbenzene; 2-Bromo-4-tert-butylanisole; 5-tert-Butyl-2-bromoanisole; 2-Bromo-1-methoxy-4-tert-butylbenzene; 4-tert-Butyl-2-bromoanisole; 2-Bromo-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)anisole; 2-Bromo-4-tert-butyl-1-methoxybenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-methoxy-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-T-Butylanisole is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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