Description

4-Bromo-2-Methoxytoluene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive bromine site and a methoxy-protected phenolic moiety, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value intermediates. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create complex molecules for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted toluene or anisole frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atom facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its aromatic and ether functionalities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable substrate for fine chemical companies offering bespoke synthesis services to client specifications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Methoxytoluene
CAS No.	67868-73-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-methoxy-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-4-bromoanisole; 4-Bromo-2-methylanisole; 4-Bromo-o-cresol methyl ether; p-Bromo-o-cresyl methyl ether; 2-Methoxy-5-methylphenyl bromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-2-Methoxytoluene is produced under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals. Our comprehensive quality control includes identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥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.