Description

4-Bromobenzylzinc Bromide is a versatile organozinc reagent, specifically a benzylzinc halide, widely utilized in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation through cross-coupling reactions, offering a critical pathway for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it serves as a key building block for introducing the 4-bromobenzyl moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A crucial reagent for the Negishi cross-coupling reaction to create novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by constructing specific aromatic frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the scalable synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental tool for methodological development and exploring new synthetic routes in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Bromobenzylzinc Bromide
CAS No.	115055-85-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2Zn
Molecular Weight	313.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Bromobenzyl)zinc bromide; Zinc, bromo(4-bromophenyl)methyl-; 4-Bromobenzylzinc bromide solution; 1-Bromo-4-(bromozinciomethyl)benzene; p-Bromobenzylzinc bromide; (4-Bromobenzyl)zinc(II) bromide; Bromo(4-bromobenzyl)zinc
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzylzinc Bromide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as concentration, purity, and solvent content. Our quality management system is designed to meet the exacting standards required for R&D and scale-up processes in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This compound is easily oxidized and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). For long-term stability, store at 2-8°C. Keep the container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration	Typically 0.5 M in Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Identity (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Solvent (GC)	Residual solvent meets ICH guidelines

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