Description

4,4'-Dibromoazoxybenzene is a specialized organic compound featuring an azoxy group flanked by bromine substituents. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise brominated aromatic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the production of advanced electronic display materials due to its rigid, brominated structure.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing flame retardancy or other physical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dibromoazoxybenzene
CAS No.	1215-42-5
Molecular Formula	C12H8Br2N2O
Molecular Weight	356.01 g/mol
Synonyms	p,p'-Dibromoazoxybenzene; Azoxybenzene, 4,4'-dibromo-; 1-Bromo-4-[(E)-(4-bromophenyl)diazenyl]oxybenzene; Dibromoazoxybenzene; NSC 404107; 4,4'-Dibromazoxybenzol; Bis(4-bromophenyl)diazene 1-oxide
EINECS	214-935-5

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dibromoazoxybenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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