Description

1-Bromo-2-(sec-Butyl)Benzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a bromine atom adjacent to a secondary butyl group on the benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing more complex molecules via cross-coupling reactions. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical manufacturers engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a substituted benzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the sec-butylbenzene moiety is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized phosphine ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other advanced polymeric materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a reliable substrate in Suzuki, Negishi, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(sec-Butyl)Benzene
CAS No.	59734-85-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₃Br
Molecular Weight	213.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-sec-butylbenzene; 1-Bromo-2-(1-methylpropyl)benzene; o-sec-Butylbromobenzene; (2-Bromophenyl)(1-methylpropyl)benzene; 2-(sec-Butyl)bromobenzene; Bromo(sec-butyl)benzene; 1-Bromo-2-(butan-2-yl)benzene (IUPAC); Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(1-methylpropyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-(sec-Butyl)Benzene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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