Description

2,4-Dibromostyrene is a halogenated styrene derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and reactive building block, enabling the introduction of both styrenic and bromine functionalities into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex intermediates, monomers, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a precursor for flame-retardant polymers, high-refractive-index optical materials, and other functional resins.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the synthesis of brominated aromatic compounds used as host or dopant materials in OLED layers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings to create complex biaryl systems.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: A building block for mesogenic compounds and other electronic chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in synthetic methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromostyrene
CAS No.	24162-63-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2
Molecular Weight	261.94 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dibromo-4-ethenylbenzene; 2,4-Dibromo-1-vinylbenzene; 4-Ethenyl-1,2-dibromobenzene; (2,4-Dibromophenyl)ethylene; Styrene, 2,4-dibromo-; β-(2,4-Dibromophenyl)ethylene; NSC 404087
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromostyrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.