Description

4-Bromo-1-Ethoxy-2-Methylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized benzene ring that allows for selective further chemical modifications, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity, reliable starting materials for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring substituted benzene scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and ethoxy groups act as handles for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers due to its aromatic and ether functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific bromo-aryl ether structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-1-Ethoxy-2-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	79636-93-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO
Molecular Weight	215.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-ethoxy-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-4-bromophenetole; 4-Bromo-2-methylphenetole; 4-Bromo-o-methylphenetole; p-Bromo-o-methylphenetole; 2-Methyl-1-bromo-4-ethoxybenzene; 4-Bromo-1-ethoxy-2-methyl-benzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-1-Ethoxy-2-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive 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 every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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