Description

1-Bromo-3-Butylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of the bromine substituent, which enables selective cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via Suzuki, Heck, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the butylbenzene moiety imparts specific biological activity and lipophilicity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce aromatic bromine functionalities into polymers, enhancing flame retardancy or enabling further chemical modification.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for exploring new catalytic methodologies and synthesizing novel aromatic compounds.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments, leveraging the bromine atom for chromophore development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Butylbenzene
CAS No.	54887-20-6
Molecular Formula	C10H13Br
Molecular Weight	213.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Butyl-1-bromobenzene; m-Butylbromobenzene; 3-Bromobutylbenzene; 1-Bromo-3-n-butylbenzene; Butylbenzene, m-bromo-; (3-Bromophenyl)butane; 3-Butylphenyl bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Butylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.20 - 1.30 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.530 - 1.540

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