Description

1-(3-Bromopropoxy)-3-Methylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a bromopropoxy side chain attached to a methylbenzene core, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex chemical architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring aryl alkyl ether linkages.
• 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 Research: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel organic compounds with potential applications in display technologies and electronic devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitutions to create complex aromatic systems in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Bromopropoxy)-3-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	6291-74-3
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-(3-bromopropoxy)benzene; m-Cresol, 3-bromopropyl ether; 3-(3-Bromopropoxy)toluene; 1-Bromo-3-(3-methylphenoxy)propane; 3-Bromopropyl 3-methylphenyl ether; 3-Methylphenyl 3-bromopropyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Bromopropoxy)-3-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, 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 protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.