Description

1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-4-tert-Butyl Benzene is a high-purity, substituted aromatic compound serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring bromine, methoxy, and tert-butyl substituents, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered, electron-rich aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the tert-butyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where precise control over molecular architecture is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals that benefit from its specific substitution pattern.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-4-tert-Butyl Benzene
CAS No.	78347-90-7
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butyl-1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene; 2-Bromo-5-tert-butylanisole; 1-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzene; 4-(tert-Butyl)-2-bromoanisole; 2-Methoxy-4-tert-butylbromobenzene; 5-tert-Butyl-2-bromoanisole; p-tert-Butyl-o-bromoanisole
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Methoxy-4-tert-Butyl Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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