Description

2-Bromo-4-Methyl-1-Propoxybenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing substituted benzene rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromo and propoxy functionalities are key.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Methyl-1-Propoxybenzene
CAS No.	99187-38-9
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-propoxy-5-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-2-bromopropoxybenzene; 2-Bromo-4-methylpropoxybenzene; 5-Methyl-2-bromo-1-propoxybenzene; 2-Bromo-p-cymene ether; Propyl 2-bromo-4-methylphenyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-Methyl-1-Propoxybenzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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.