Description

1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-3-Methylbenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, featuring both a bromobutyl chain and a methylbenzene moiety, which makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating molecules with specific chain lengths and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromobutoxy group acts as a versatile linker.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a building block for mesogenic cores and charge-transporting materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers, altering their physical properties like flexibility, solubility, or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactive bromine atom.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D chemists exploring new synthetic pathways and molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-3-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	81368-22-1
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-(4-bromobutoxy)benzene; 1-Bromo-4-(3-methylphenoxy)butane; 4-(3-Methylphenoxy)butyl bromide; m-Methylphenoxybutyl bromide; 3-Methylphenyl 4-bromobutyl ether; (4-Bromobutoxy)-3-methylbenzene; 1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-3-methyl-benzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromobutoxy)-3-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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