Description

1-tert-Butoxy-4-(Bromomethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic bromoalkyl ether compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromomethyl group and a tert-butoxy substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and functional group transformations. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring functionalized aromatic ether scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its bromomethyl group enables further alkylation or coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and material science.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the 4-(tert-butoxy)benzyl moiety into target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butoxy-4-(Bromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	76175-06-9
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl tert-butyl ether; 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-tert-butoxybenzene; p-(tert-Butoxy)benzyl bromide; 4-tert-Butoxybenzyl bromide; 4-(tert-Butyloxy)benzyl bromide; (4-(tert-Butoxy)phenyl)methyl bromide; 1-tert-Butoxy-4-(bromomethyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butoxy-4-(Bromomethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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