Description

2,5-Bis(Bromomethyl)-1,4-Bis(Octyloxy)Benzene is a high-purity, functionalized aromatic compound designed for advanced material synthesis. This chemical serves as a critical building block in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals, where its precise bromomethyl and alkoxy functionalities enable controlled molecular assembly. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical intermediates, organic electronics, and advanced polymer sectors seeking to create novel materials with specific optical or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Liquid Crystal Precursor: Serves as a key monomer for creating liquid crystal materials used in displays and optical devices.
• Polymer Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a difunctional monomer to introduce crosslinks and modify the thermal and mechanical properties of polymers.
• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: Acts as a building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaics.
• Dendrimer and Hyperbranched Polymer Construction: Utilized for its two reactive bromomethyl sites to build well-defined, branched macromolecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Bis(Bromomethyl)-1,4-Bis(Octyloxy)Benzene
CAS No.	147274-72-4
Molecular Formula	C26H44Br2O2
Molecular Weight	548.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(octyloxy)-2,5-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; 2,5-Di(bromomethyl)-1,4-dioctyloxybenzene; 1,4-Dioctyloxy-2,5-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; 2,5-Bis(bromomethyl)-1,4-dioctyloxybenzene; Octyloxy Bromomethyl Benzene Derivative; BBMOB (common abbreviation); p-Dioctyloxy-o-xylylene dibromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,5-Bis(Bromomethyl)-1,4-Bis(Octyloxy)Benzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, guaranteeing traceability and consistency for 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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