Description

Bromamine B is a versatile and highly reactive N-bromo organic compound, serving as a powerful brominating and oxidizing agent in synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate selective bromination reactions under mild conditions, offering a safer and more controllable alternative to elemental bromine. This makes it an essential reagent for pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemical synthesis, and research laboratories requiring precise functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the selective bromination of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and their precursors.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and agrochemical intermediates requiring bromo-functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable oxidizing and brominating agent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine atoms into polymer chains, altering properties like flame retardancy.
• Disinfectant & Biocide Precursor: Acts as a source of active bromine for formulating specialized industrial biocides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromamine B
CAS No.	16917-09-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrNNaO2S
Molecular Weight	258.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenesulfonamide, N-bromo-, sodium salt; Sodium N-bromobenzenesulfonamide; N-Bromobenzenesulfonamide sodium salt; Bromamine-B; Brome Sodique de la Sulfamine; Bromamide B; Bromosyl B; NBSA (sodium salt)
EINECS	240-968-3

Quality Control

Our Bromamine B is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is tested to confirm identity, purity, and absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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