Description

1-Bromobenzyl Methyl Ether is a versatile aromatic ether building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of the benzyl bromide moiety, which allows for selective functionalization under mild conditions, making it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring benzyl-protected or functionalized aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the creation of monomers and functional polymers, including liquid crystals and advanced resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a benzylating or alkylating agent in various nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the methoxymethylbenzyl group.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromobenzyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	52711-30-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Bromobenzyl Methyl Ether; (Bromomethyl)(phenyl)methyl Methyl Ether; 1-Bromo-1-(methoxymethyl)benzene; Benzyl Bromide Methyl Ether; p-Methoxybenzyl Bromide (Note: This is a common misnomer, verify structure); Bromophenyl Methyl Ether; (Bromophenyl)methanol Methyl Ether; α-Methoxybenzyl Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromobenzyl Methyl Ether is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances	≤ 2.0% (Total)

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