Description

Alfa,Alfa'-Dibromodibenzylsulfone is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a sulfone bridge flanked by brominated benzyl groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfone or halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dibromobenzylsulfone moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, such as high-performance resins and engineering plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions due to the reactivity of the bromine atoms.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing complex, polyfunctional organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alfa,Alfa'-Dibromodibenzylsulfone
CAS No.	21966-50-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₂Br₂O₂S
Molecular Weight	412.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-[Sulfonylbis(methylene)]bis[4-bromobenzene]; Dibenzylsulfone, α,α'-dibromo-; α,α'-Dibromodibenzyl Sulfone; Bis(4-bromobenzyl) Sulfone; 4,4'-Dibromodibenzyl Sulfone; NSC 403107; (4-Bromobenzyl) Sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alfa,Alfa'-Dibromodibenzylsulfone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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