Description

1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-tert-Butylbenzene is a specialized brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromoethoxy side chain and a bulky tert-butyl group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring ether-linked aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the tert-butylphenyl moiety is advantageous.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for mesogenic cores and charge-transport materials in electronic displays.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer backbones to alter thermal or mechanical properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-tert-Butylbenzene
CAS No.	5952-59-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₇BrO
Molecular Weight	257.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylphenyl 2-bromoethyl ether; 2-Bromoethyl 4-tert-butylphenyl ether; 1-Bromo-2-(4-tert-butylphenoxy)ethane; p-tert-Butylphenoxyethyl bromide; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol, 2-bromoethyl ether; 2-(4-tert-Butylphenoxy)ethyl bromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(2-Bromoethoxy)-4-tert-Butylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

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.