4-Methoxybenzyl bromide

About 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide

4-Methoxybenzyl bromide is an ether building block carrying the CAS registry number 2746-25-0. The compound has the formula C8H9BrO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 201.06 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxybenzene. Alternative names: p-Methoxybenzyl bromide and Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxy-.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Methoxybenzyl bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-050246
CAS Number	2746-25-0
IUPAC name	1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxybenzene
Molecular formula	C₈H₉BrO
Molecular weight	201.06 g/mol
Exact mass	199.9837
InChIKey	GIGRWGTZFONRKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr
PubChem CID	165021

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
Synonyms	p-Methoxybenzyl bromide, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxy-, 1-Bromomethyl-4-methoxybenzene, p-methoxybenzylbromide, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxy-benzene, 1-bromomethyl-4-methoxy-benzene, 4-(bromomethyl)-1-methoxybenzene, 4-(bromomethyl)anisol, paramethoxybenzyl bromide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide is 2746-25-0. It is also known as p-Methoxybenzyl bromide, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxy-, 1-Bromomethyl-4-methoxybenzene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide?

4-Methoxybenzyl bromide has the molecular formula C8H9BrO and a molecular weight of 201.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methoxybenzene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide can I order?

We supply 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Methoxybenzyl bromide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.