Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-Pentadecyl-Benzene is a high-purity, long-chain alkylbenzene derivative featuring a reactive bromomethyl functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of a lipophilic pentadecyl chain into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring lipophilic side chains for membrane permeability or receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the long alkyl chain can influence biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds in display technologies and as a modifier in polymers to alter physical properties like flexibility and hydrophobicity.
• Surfactant & Detergent Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized surfactants, emulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors with tailored chain lengths.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitutions to construct complex organic architectures in R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-Pentadecyl-Benzene
CAS No.	1306684-86-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₃H₃₉Br
Molecular Weight	395.46 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pentadecylbenzyl Bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-n-Pentadecylbenzene; p-Pentadecylbenzyl Bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-pentadecyl-; 4-n-Pentadecylbenzyl Bromide; (4-Pentadecylphenyl)methyl Bromide; 1-Bromomethyl-4-pentadecylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-Pentadecyl-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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