Description

4,4'-Dibromobenzhydrol is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzhydrol core structure symmetrically substituted with bromine atoms. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in ligand synthesis, polymer chemistry, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, halogenated diphenylmethane scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dibromobenzhydrol moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dibromobenzhydrol
CAS No.	29334-18-7
Molecular Formula	C13H10Br2O
Molecular Weight	342.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(4-bromophenyl)methanol; (4-Bromophenyl)(4-bromophenyl)methanol; α,α'-Dibromo-4,4'-dihydroxybenzophenone (related); 4,4'-Dibromodiphenylmethanol; 4,4'-Dibromobenzhydryl alcohol; p,p'-Dibromobenzhydrol; (4,4'-Dibromodiphenyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dibromobenzhydrol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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