Description

1-Bromo-4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzene is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, which enable the construction of complex molecular architectures with high precision and selectivity. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromoethylbenzene structure imparts desired biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating brominated aromatic cores in electronic and photonic materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce bromine functionality into polymer chains, altering physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as an alkylating agent in research and development laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex brominated dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	24308-78-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-(1-bromoethyl)benzene; p-(1-Bromoethyl)bromobenzene; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-bromoethane; 4-(1-Bromoethyl)bromobenzene; (1-Bromoethyl)-4-bromobenzene; α,4-Dibromoethylbenzene; 1,4-Dibromoethylbenzene (ambiguous, but used); Brominated Ethylbenzene Derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bromo-4-(1-Bromoethyl)Benzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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