Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-2-sec-Butoxybenzene is a specialized aromatic bromoalkyl ether compound, serving as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive benzyl bromide moiety and a sec-butoxy substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to introduce specific functional groups and modify compound lipophilicity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with specific ether-linked side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require aromatic ether components.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic electronic chemicals and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize polymers and resins, introducing bromomethyl groups for further cross-linking or grafting reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for nucleophilic substitution reactions and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling processes.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for specialty fragrance and flavor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-2-sec-Butoxybenzene
CAS No.	475198-00-6
Molecular Formula	C12H17BrO
Molecular Weight	257.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(sec-Butoxy)benzyl Bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-(1-methylpropoxy)benzene; o-(sec-Butoxy)benzyl Bromide; (2-(sec-Butoxy)phenyl)methyl Bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-(1-methylpropoxy)-; α-Bromo-2-(sec-butoxy)toluene; 2-sec-Butoxybenzyl Bromide; 2-(1-Methylpropoxy)benzyl Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-sec-Butoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity while monitoring key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every 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. Due to the light-sensitive nature of the compound, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Individual Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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