Description

1-Bromo-2-Phenylpropane is a versatile organic bromide intermediate of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactivity as an alkylating agent, enabling the efficient introduction of the 2-phenylpropyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a lipophilic aromatic side chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the phenylpropyl group modulates biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for generating specialized phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for alkylation reactions in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing carbon-carbon bonds.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic compounds used in perfumery.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Phenylpropane
CAS No.	1459-00-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11Br
Molecular Weight	199.09 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Bromo-1-methylethyl)benzene; 2-Phenylpropyl Bromide; (1-Bromo-2-methyl)ethylbenzene; α-Methylphenethyl Bromide; 1-Bromo-2-methyl-2-phenylethane; β-Phenylethyl Bromide, α-methyl-; Neophyl Bromide; Benzene, (2-bromo-1-methylethyl)-
EINECS	215-947-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Phenylpropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.5430 - 1.5470
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.34 g/mL

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