Description

N-(4-Bromophenyl)formamide is a versatile brominated aromatic amide serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in providing a functionalized aniline derivative, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity building block is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists engaged in creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require brominated aromatic cores.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Buchwald-Hartwig amination and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-nitrogen bonds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments where bromine substitution modifies color and lightfastness properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	N-(4-Bromophenyl)formamide
CAS No.	2617-78-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	200.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromoformanilide; p-Bromoformanilide; N-(p-Bromophenyl)formamide; Formanilide, 4'-bromo-; 4-Bromo-N-formylaniline; 1-Bromo-4-(formylamino)benzene; 2617-78-9; (4-Bromophenyl)carboxamide
EINECS	220-048-3

Quality Control

Our N-(4-Bromophenyl)formamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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