Description

1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-Isopropylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a reactive bromoethoxy side chain and an isopropylbenzene core, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex chemical architectures. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring phenoxy-ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic compounds used in electronic displays.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility or thermal stability.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for preparing novel chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-Isopropylbenzene
CAS No.	467236-24-4
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Isopropylphenoxyethyl Bromide; 2-(4-Isopropylphenoxy)ethyl Bromide; 1-Bromo-2-(4-isopropylphenoxy)ethane; p-Isopropylphenoxyethyl Bromide; 4-(1-Methylethyl)phenoxyethyl Bromide; 2-Bromoethyl 4-Isopropylphenyl Ether; (2-Bromoethoxy)-4-isopropylbenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-Isopropylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.