Description

1-Bromo-2-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene is a versatile aromatic ether building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the dual functional groups—a bromine substituent and a methoxymethoxy protecting group—which allow for selective transformations and controlled reactivity. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring selective aromatic substitution.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the benzyl ether moiety is integral.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a competent substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The methoxymethoxy (MOM) group is used to protect alcohols and phenols in multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	68314-54-5
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-(methoxymethoxy)benzene; o-Bromo(methoxymethoxy)benzene; 1-Bromo-2-(methoxymethoxy)benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(methoxymethoxy)-; (2-Bromophenoxymethyl) methyl ether; MOM-protected 2-bromophenol
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your 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. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory and manufacturing practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.