Description

Formamidinium Bromide is an important organic salt with the CAS number 146958-06-7, widely recognized for its role as a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its primary value lies in its high reactivity and purity, which are critical for producing consistent, high-performance end products. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and optoelectronic materials industries, where precise chemical building blocks are required.

Application

• Perovskite Solar Cell Fabrication: A crucial precursor material for synthesizing formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI3), a high-efficiency light-absorbing layer in next-generation photovoltaic devices.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a component in the development of emissive layers for display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for novel compound synthesis and material science projects.
• Liquid Crystal and Advanced Polymer Production: Utilized as a monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystalline materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formamidinium Bromide
CAS No.	146958-06-7
Molecular Formula	CH5N2Br
Molecular Weight	124.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Formamidine Hydrobromide; Methanimidamide Hydrobromide; Formamidinium Hydrobromide; FABr; FA-Br; Amidinhydrobromid (German); Formamidine, hydrobromide; CH(NH2)2Br
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Quality Control

Our Formamidinium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is paramount for sensitive applications like perovskite research. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and moisture content. Our quality commitment aligns with the stringent requirements of the electronics and fine chemical industries.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and opened only in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent degradation and ensure long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.1%; Total impurities ≤ 0.5%

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