Description

3-Phenoxybromobenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for coupling reactions and molecular scaffolding.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing diaryl ether or biphenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the phenoxybromobenzene structure is integral to biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Ligand Preparation: Can be utilized in the synthesis of complex ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenoxybromobenzene
CAS No.	6876-00-2
Molecular Formula	C12H9BrO
Molecular Weight	249.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3-phenoxybenzene; 3-Bromodiphenyl Ether; m-Phenoxybromobenzene; 3-Bromophenyl Phenyl Ether; (3-Bromophenoxy)benzene; 3-Phenoxy-1-bromobenzene; m-Bromodiphenyl Ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenoxybromobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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