Description

2-(Benzyloxy)-1,4-Dibromobenzene is a high-purity, synthetically valuable brominated aromatic ether. This compound serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile organic building block for complex molecular synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors to construct novel active compounds and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted dibromobenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to its aromatic and halogenated structure.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl and complex aromatic systems.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Benzyloxy)-1,4-Dibromobenzene
CAS No.	1017261-83-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀Br₂O
Molecular Weight	366.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dibromo-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzene; 2-Benzyloxy-1,4-dibromobenzene; 1,4-Dibromo-2-benzyloxybenzene; Benzene, 1,4-dibromo-2-(phenylmethoxy)-; (2-Benzyloxy-1,4-phenylene)dibromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Benzyloxy)-1,4-Dibromobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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