Description

2-(4-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenoxy)Ethanol is a versatile brominated aromatic ether-alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and an ethoxyethanol side chain, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its utility lies in enabling the synthesis of novel compounds for drug discovery and crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of advanced electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or chain modifier to create specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and for introducing functionalized phenoxy groups into target molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(4-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenoxy)Ethanol
CAS No.	877399-29-6
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO3
Molecular Weight	247.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)anisole; 2-(4-Bromo-2-methoxyphenoxy)ethan-1-ol; 1-(4-Bromo-2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-ethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyl 4-bromo-2-methoxyphenyl ether; 4-Bromoguaiacol ethylene glycol ether; 2-(4-Bromo-2-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl alcohol; Ethylene glycol mono(4-bromo-2-methoxyphenyl) ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(4-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenoxy)Ethanol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We are committed to supply reliability and traceability, with documentation available to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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