Description

1-Bromo-4-(Isopropoxymethyl)Benzene is a versatile aromatic bromo ether compound, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and an isopropoxymethyl side chain, makes it a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring functionalized aromatic ethers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its aromatic bromine moiety facilitates further coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Chemistry Modifier: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialized material applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(Isopropoxymethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	98446-84-5
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromobenzyl isopropyl ether; p-Bromobenzyl isopropyl ether; 1-Bromo-4-[(1-methylethoxy)methyl]benzene; (4-Bromophenyl)methyl isopropyl ether; Isopropyl (4-bromobenzyl) ether; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-[(1-methylethoxy)methyl]-; α-(Isopropoxymethyl)-4-bromobenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-(Isopropoxymethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.