Description

4-sec-Butyl-2-Bromophenol is a halogenated phenolic compound of significant industrial interest, primarily valued as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a bulky sec-butyl group, makes it a key building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the phenolic and bromine functionalities are leveraged for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring halogenated phenolic cores for specific receptor binding.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a monomer or additive in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and flame retardants, where it can impart specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and molecular stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays (LCDs) due to its specific steric and electronic characteristics.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for cross-coupling reactions, etherification, and other transformations to create novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-sec-Butyl-2-Bromophenol
CAS No.	63762-55-0
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-(1-methylpropyl)phenol; 4-(1-Methylpropyl)-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-4-sec-butylphenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4-(1-methylpropyl)-; o-Bromo-p-sec-butylphenol; Brominated sec-butylphenol; 4-sec-Butyl-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-4-(butan-2-yl)phenol
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Quality Control

Our 4-sec-Butyl-2-Bromophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, impurities, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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