Description

Benzene, 1-(3-Bromopropyl)-4-Methyl- CAS NO 54540-53-3 is a versatile brominated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromopropyl side chain, which serves as a key handle for constructing more complex molecular architectures through nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring aromatic ring systems with alkyl linkers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its structure can be incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a foundational unit for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer backbones, altering physical properties for specialty plastics and coatings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing sophisticated ligand frameworks in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-(3-Bromopropyl)-4-Methyl-
CAS No.	54540-53-3
Molecular Formula	C10H13Br
Molecular Weight	213.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Bromopropyl)-4-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-1-(3-bromopropyl)benzene; p-Methyl(3-bromopropyl)benzene; (3-Bromopropyl)-4-methylbenzene; 3-(p-Tolyl)propyl bromide; 1-Bromo-3-(4-methylphenyl)propane; 4-Methylphenylpropyl bromide; 3-(4-Methylphenyl)propyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1-(3-Bromopropyl)-4-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's sensitivity to light and potential reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.