Description

4'-Bromoacetanilide is a versatile brominated aromatic amide, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a reactive bromine substituent on an aniline derivative, enabling a wide range of subsequent coupling and functionalization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic dyes and colorants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A valuable intermediate for creating advanced electronic and display materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Academic & R&D: Used in research laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Bromoacetanilide
CAS No.	103-88-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	214.06 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(4-Bromophenyl)acetamide; p-Bromoacetanilide; 4-Bromoacetanilide; Acetamide, N-(4-bromophenyl)-; 1-Acetamido-4-bromobenzene; 4-Acetamidobromobenzene; N-Acetyl-4-bromoaniline; p-Acetamidobromobenzene
EINECS	203-154-7

Quality Control

Our 4'-Bromoacetanilide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	166°C - 170°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.