Description

Bromomethyl Octyl Ether is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a bromomethyl functional group attached to an octyl ether chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable reagent for introducing the octyloxymethyl moiety in synthetic chemistry, offering a balance of lipophilicity and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecules and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the octyloxymethyl group can modify solubility, bioavailability, or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and surface coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in alkylation and etherification reactions to introduce protecting groups or modify molecular scaffolds in fine chemical production.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Potential use in the synthesis of components for display materials and organic electronic devices due to its alkyl chain length.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive Precursor: Can be further derivatized to create novel surfactants or performance additives for industrial fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromomethyl Octyl Ether
CAS No.	96384-68-8
Molecular Formula	C9H19BrO
Molecular Weight	223.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Octyloxymethyl Bromide; (Bromomethoxy)octane; 1-(Bromomethoxy)octane; Bromomethoxy Octane; Octyl Bromomethyl Ether; Bromomethyl n-Octyl Ether; n-Octyl Bromomethyl Ether; Bromomethoxyoctane
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Quality Control

Our Bromomethyl Octyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.10 - 1.20

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