Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(4-Methylphenoxy)Benzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a biaryl ether linkage, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the diphenyl ether core is a common structural motif.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like thermal stability, adhesion, or chemical resistance in high-performance materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group acts as an effective electrophile in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in both academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(4-Methylphenoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	78805-82-0
Molecular Formula	C14H13BrO
Molecular Weight	277.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Methylphenoxy)benzyl bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(p-tolyloxy)benzene; p-(p-Tolyloxy)benzyl bromide; 4-(p-Methylphenoxy)benzyl Bromide; (4-(4-Methylphenoxy)phenyl)methyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-(4-methylphenoxy)-; Benzyl bromide, 4-(p-tolyloxy)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(4-Methylphenoxy)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of synthesis and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

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)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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