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4-Bromo-2-methylanisole

98%

• Synonym(s): 5-Bromo-2-methoxytoluene
• Linear Formula: BrC₆H₃(CH₃)OCH₃
• CAS Number: 14804-31-0
• Molecular Weight: 201.06
• MDL number: MFCD01321139
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24874293
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 98%
• form: solid
• mp: 66-69 °C (lit.)
• functional group: bromo
• SMILES string: COc1ccc(Br)cc1C
• InChI: 1S/C8H9BrO/c1-6-5-7(9)3-4-8(6)10-2/h3-5H,1-2H3
• InChI key: UDLRGQOHGYWLCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

4-Bromo-2-methylanisole can be prepared by the bromination of o-methylanisole (2-methylanisole). It can also be prepared via reaction between 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tribromide [(Bmim)Br₃] and an activated aromatic compound. It participates as a substrate for the a-arylation of sulphonamide in a study.

Application

4-Bromo-2-methylanisole may be used in the synthesis of 4-isopropyl-2-methylphenol and 4-methoxy-3-methylphenol.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves