Description

2-Bromo-1,1-diphenylethylene is a versatile brominated alkene building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a reactive intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly through cross-coupling and olefination reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those containing a diphenylethylene or stilbene core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Heck-type cross-coupling, Suzuki-Miyaura, and other palladium-catalyzed reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for catalytic systems.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1,1-diphenylethylene
CAS No.	13249-58-6
Molecular Formula	C14H11Br
Molecular Weight	259.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Diphenyl-2-bromoethylene; (2-Bromovinyl)dibenzene; 2-Bromo-1,1-diphenylethene; α-Bromostilbene; Bromodiphenylethylene; (Bromoethene-1,1-diyl)dibenzene; NSC 406913
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1,1-diphenylethylene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.