Description

1-Bromo-4-(2-butoxyethoxy)benzene (CAS No. 39255-24-8) is a high-purity aromatic bromoether compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₇BrO₂. This specialty chemical features a benzene ring substituted with a bromine atom and a butoxyethoxy side chain, offering unique reactivity for synthetic applications. With a molecular weight of 273.17 g/mol, this clear to pale yellow liquid (at room temperature) is characterized by its ether-like solubility profile and moderate polarity. Our product is rigorously tested to meet >98% purity standards (GC analysis) and is supplied under inert atmosphere to ensure stability. Ideal for use as a building block in pharmaceutical intermediates, liquid crystal materials, and advanced organic synthesis. Packaged in amber glass bottles or sealed stainless-steel containers with optional anhydrous handling.

Properties

• CAS Number: 39255-24-8
• Complexity: 145
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-4-(2-butoxyethoxy)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H17BrO2/c1-2-3-8-14-9-10-15-12-6-4-11(13)5-7-12/h4-7H,2-3,8-10H2,1H3
• InChI Key: VCYIYJQUZWBKPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 272.04119
• Molecular Formula: C12H17BrO2
• Molecular Weight: 273.17
• SMILES: CCCCOCCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)Br
• Topological: 18.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 272.04119
• Synonyms: 1-bromo-4-(2-butoxyethoxy)benzene, 39255-24-8, BEB, SCHEMBL6516509, DTXSID401300918, MFCD14649737, AKOS010265412, AB91715, CS-15727, SY390295, 2-(4-Bromophenoxy)ethanol, n-butyl ether, DB-103153, CS-0040731, D72679

Application

1-Bromo-4-(2-butoxyethoxy)benzene serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies. Researchers utilize its reactive bromine site for palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions in pharmaceutical development. The butoxyethoxy side chain enhances solubility in non-polar matrices, making it valuable for specialty polymer modifications. In material science, it functions as a mesogenic core precursor for self-assembling molecular systems.

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