Description

2-Bromo-4,4'-Dimethyl-1,1'-Biphenyl is a high-purity, synthetically valuable biphenyl derivative. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile organic building block for complex molecular synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery and development pipelines.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Used to construct sophisticated organic ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Functions as a versatile aryl halide component in Suzuki, Negishi, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,4'-Dimethyl-1,1'-Biphenyl
CAS No.	132462-55-6
Molecular Formula	C14H13Br
Molecular Weight	261.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4,4'-dimethylbiphenyl; 4,4'-Dimethyl-2-bromobiphenyl; 1-Bromo-2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-methylbenzene; 2-Bromo-4,4'-dimethyl-1,1'-biphenyl; Biphenyl, 2-bromo-4,4'-dimethyl-; (2-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)(4-methylphenyl)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4,4'-Dimethyl-1,1'-Biphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.