Description

2-Bromodiphenylmethane is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a benzyl halide equivalent, enabling the introduction of the diphenylmethyl moiety, a key structural feature in various high-value materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who are developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing triarylmethane or related scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the diphenylmethyl group impides specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for phosphine ligands and organometallic catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromodiphenylmethane
CAS No.	23450-18-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁Br
Molecular Weight	247.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Bromophenyl)phenylmethane; 1-Bromo-2-(phenylmethyl)benzene; o-Bromodiphenylmethane; 2-Bromobenzhydryl bromide (common misnomer); α-Bromo-o-xylene (related); Diphenylmethyl bromide (isomeric); Benzene, 1-bromo-2-(phenylmethyl)-; (2-Bromobenzyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Bromodiphenylmethane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high chemical purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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