Description

1,3-Dibromo-5-butoxybenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine substituents and an alkoxy side chain, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and functional group transformations. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing specific aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dibromo-alkoxybenzene scaffold is required.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its halogenated aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-5-butoxybenzene
CAS No.	896745-35-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12Br2O
Molecular Weight	308.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Butoxy-1,3-dibromobenzene; 1,3-Dibromo-5-n-butoxybenzene; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-5-butoxy-; 3,5-Dibromobutoxybenzene; Butoxy-1,3-dibromobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-5-butoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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