Description

1-Benzyl-3-Bromobenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive benzyl and bromophenyl groups, which enable selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity 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 building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and new reaction pathway exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-3-Bromobenzene
CAS No.	27798-39-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁Br
Molecular Weight	247.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromobenzylbenzene; 1-Bromo-3-benzylbenzene; m-Bromobenzylbenzene; (3-Bromophenyl)methylbenzene; 3-Bromodiphenylmethane; Benzyl-3-bromobenzene; 27798-39-6; NSC 406901
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Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-3-Bromobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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 oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.