Meta bromo anisole

Meta bromo anisole

3-Bromoanisole; m-Bromoanisole; 3-Bromo-1-methoxybenzene

CAS 591-31-1

Chemical Formula C7H7BrO

Molecular Weight 187.03 g/mol

Meta bromo anisole (MBA) is an aromatic organic compound characterized by a bromine atom and a methoxy group positioned meta to each other on the benzene ring. This unique arrangement imparts distinct chemical reactivity, making MBA a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical industries. It is widely used for constructing complex molecules via substitution and coupling reactions.
 

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Synthesis: MBA is a key building block in the production of various APIs. Its bromine substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, helping create complex drug molecules with targeted biological activities.
  • Coupling Reagent: Used in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to assemble intricate molecular frameworks in medicinal chemistry.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Pesticide Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where precise substitution patterns on aromatic rings influence bioactivity and environmental stability.
  • Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for agrochemical agents requiring selective substitution on benzene rings.

3. Performance Chemicals 

  • Organic Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in producing dyes, pigments, and specialty materials, where the methoxy and bromo groups provide chemical versatility for various modifications.
  • Research & Development: Employed extensively in R&D labs for designing novel compounds with tailored properties.


 

Specifications

ASSAY ≥ 98.0%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Aromatic, faintly sweet
Boiling Point 210–212 °C
Melting Point −30 °C
Density ~1.65 g/cm³
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and chloroform
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point ~85 °C (closed cup)

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