Description

1-(1-Bromoethyl)-4-Chlorobenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and chlorine substituents on an ethylbenzene core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Negishi, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the halogenated aromatic ring is incorporated into the final active compound.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystal displays due to its rigid, substituted benzene structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain-transfer agent in the production of specialty polymers with specific halogen functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a scaffold for further functionalization.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where halogen atoms are required for color fastness or specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Bromoethyl)-4-Chlorobenzene
CAS No.	14804-61-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrCl
Molecular Weight	219.51 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-α-bromoethylbenzene; 1-Bromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane; p-Chloro-α-bromoethylbenzene; (1-Bromoethyl)-4-chlorobenzene; 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-bromoethane; 4-Chloro-(1-bromoethyl)benzene; α-Bromo-4-chloroethylbenzene; 1-Bromo-1-(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Bromoethyl)-4-Chlorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability, although the product is typically stable at controlled room temperature for shorter periods. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.