4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide

Name: 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049603

About 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide

Listed under CAS 18880-00-7, 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide is a process intermediate or related compound of N methylpyrrolidone available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C11H15Br, molecular weight 227.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 1-(bromomethyl)-4-tert-butylbenzene. Alternative names: 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzene and 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(tert-butyl)benzene.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to N methylpyrrolidone, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to N methylpyrrolidone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for N methylpyrrolidone.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-049603
CAS Number	18880-00-7
IUPAC name	1-(bromomethyl)-4-tert-butylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₅Br
Molecular weight	227.14 g/mol
Exact mass	226.0357
InChIKey	QZNQSIHCDAGZIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr
PubChem CID	87836

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzene, 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(tert-butyl)benzene, p-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide, Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, 1-Bromomethyl-4-tert-butylbenzene, 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-Tert-ButYl-Benzene, 4-t-butylbenzylbromide, 1-(tert-butyl)-4-(bromomethyl)benzene, p-t-butylbenzyl 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-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide is 18880-00-7. It is also known as 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzene, 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(tert-butyl)benzene, p-tert-Butylbenzyl bromide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide?

4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide has the molecular formula C11H15Br and a molecular weight of 227.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(bromomethyl)-4-tert-butylbenzene.

What is 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide used for?

4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to N methylpyrrolidone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide can I order?

We supply 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide?

Yes. Every lot of 4-tert-Butylbenzyl 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-tert-Butylbenzyl Bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-tert-Butylbenzyl 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.