Description

1,4-Bis(4-Bromophenyl)Butane-1,4-Dione is a high-purity organic building block characterized by its symmetrical diketone structure flanked by brominated aromatic rings. This compound matters as a versatile and reactive intermediate, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fields of organic electronics, liquid crystals, and pharmaceutical active ingredient (API) development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, conjugated structures.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Used as a core building block for creating advanced liquid crystal materials for displays and optical devices due to its rigid, linear geometry.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a fundamental component in the development of organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, and electroluminescent compounds for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability and specific optical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in chemical research laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(4-Bromophenyl)Butane-1,4-Dione
CAS No.	2461-83-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂Br₂O₂
Molecular Weight	396.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-butanedione; 1,4-Di(4-bromophenyl)-1,4-butanedione; 4,4'-(1,4-Dioxobutane-1,4-diyl)bis(bromobenzene); α,α'-Dibromo-α,α'-diphenyladipic Acid Diketone; Bis(4-bromophenyl) diketone; (4-Bromophenyl)glyoxal dimer; p,p'-Dibromobenzil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(4-Bromophenyl)Butane-1,4-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.