Description

(1-Bromomethyl-Vinyl)-Benzene is a versatile and reactive benzyl bromide derivative featuring a vinyl substituent, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to undergo both nucleophilic substitution at the benzylic bromide and addition or polymerization reactions via the vinyl group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for API synthesis, ligand development, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing functionalized benzyl or styryl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic-vinyl hybrid structures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to prepare sophisticated phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands for homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions for C-C and C-X bond formation, including Suzuki-Miyaura and Heck cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Bromomethyl-Vinyl)-Benzene
CAS No.	3360-54-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9Br
Molecular Weight	197.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)vinylbenzene; α-Bromomethylstyrene; (Bromomethyl)ethenylbenzene; 2-Bromo-1-phenylethylene; Styryl bromide; Vinylbenzyl bromide; (Vinylphenyl)methyl bromide; 3360-54-1
EINECS	222-132-2

Quality Control

Our (1-Bromomethyl-Vinyl)-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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