Description

1-Bromo-4-(2,2-Diethoxy-Ethylsulfanyl)-Benzene is a specialized organosulfur and brominated aromatic compound that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its molecular architecture, featuring a protected aldehyde equivalent (diethoxyethyl) linked via a thioether bridge to a bromobenzene core, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether-linked aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atom allows for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes that study protein interactions and enzyme mechanisms via the thioether linkage.
• Custom Synthesis Building Block: Provides a handle for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, enabling diverse molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(2,2-Diethoxy-Ethylsulfanyl)-Benzene
CAS No.	96804-05-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₇BrO₂S
Molecular Weight	305.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenyl 2,2-diethoxyethyl sulfide; 1-Bromo-4-[(2,2-diethoxyethyl)thio]benzene; p-Bromophenyl 2,2-diethoxyethyl sulfide; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-[(2,2-diethoxyethyl)thio]-; 2,2-Diethoxyethyl 4-bromophenyl sulfide; (2,2-Diethoxyethyl)(4-bromophenyl) sulfide; 4-Bromo-α,α-diethoxybenzenethioethane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-(2,2-Diethoxy-Ethylsulfanyl)-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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