Description

2-Bromobiphenyl is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and materials science sectors. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and liquid crystal industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a foundational unit for creating specialized organic electronic materials and display components.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Employed in the development of novel ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive to introduce specific brominated aromatic properties into polymer chains.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic methodology and material science.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromobiphenyl
CAS No.	2052-07-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉Br
Molecular Weight	233.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromodiphenyl; o-Bromobiphenyl; 2-Bromo-1,1'-biphenyl; (2-Bromophenyl)benzene; Biphenyl-2-yl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-phenylbenzene; NSC 404087; o-Phenylbromobenzene
EINECS	218-153-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobiphenyl is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	54 - 58 °C
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.