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2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole (CAS 78504-28-6)

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Alternate Names:
2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromo-1-methoxybenzene
CAS Number:
78504-28-6
Molecular Weight:
293.2
Molecular Formula:
C14H13BrO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole (2-BBM) is an organic compound with significant utility in the field of synthesis. The versatility of 2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole renders it applicable to an array of laboratory experiments and processes. Its primary function lies in the synthesis of diverse compounds, including 1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene and 2-bromo-4-methoxybenzene. Furthermore, 2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole is instrumental in the synthesis of dyes like the vibrant red dye rhodamine B. The transformation of 2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole into the desired product often involves a series of chemical reactions. In the context of the Wittig reaction, the phosphonium salt reacts with the aldehyde or ketone, generating an alkene and a phosphine oxide. Subsequently, the alkene partakes in a cycloaddition reaction with the base, culminating in the formation of a cyclic product. Finally, this product undergoes hydrolysis to yield the intended outcome.


2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole (CAS 78504-28-6) References

  1. Facile preparation of organozinc bromides using electrogenerated highly reactive zinc and its use in cross-coupling reaction  |  N Kurono, T Inoue, M Tokuda. 2005. Tetrahedron. 61: 11125-11131.

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole, 1 g

sc-321005
1 g
$163.00

2-(Benzyloxy)-4-bromoanisole, 5 g

sc-321005A
5 g
$627.00