Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-3-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzene is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive benzyl bromide and a phenoxymethyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring aryl-ether linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the phenoxymethyl moiety is a common structural motif.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers or cross-linkers for advanced polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the preparation of molecular probes and tags due to its reactive bromomethyl handle for bioconjugation.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A high-purity intermediate supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-3-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	910037-23-9
Molecular Formula	C14H13BrO
Molecular Weight	277.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Bromomethyl)-1-(phenoxymethyl)benzene; m-(Bromomethyl)benzyl phenyl ether; 1-(Bromomethyl)-3-(phenoxymethyl)benzene; 3-(Phenoxymethyl)benzyl bromide; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-methanol, α-bromo-4-phenoxy-; α-Bromo-4-phenoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-methanol; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3-(phenoxymethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade for 1-(Bromomethyl)-3-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzene typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (by HPLC), suitable for research and process development. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We can supply material under cGMP conditions for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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