Description

Tetrabromo-p-Xylene is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for synthesizing advanced flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to incorporate bromine functionality into their molecules.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synthon: A critical intermediate for the synthesis of brominated flame retardants used in plastics, textiles, and electronics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce bromine groups into polymer chains to alter properties like thermal stability and reactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain bromine-containing pesticides and herbicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful in organometallic chemistry for creating specialized ligands and catalysts.
• Cross-linking Agent: Can be utilized to create cross-linked networks in specialty resins and polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for introducing the p-xylylene moiety with bromine handles for further functionalization.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for exploring new chemical entities and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabromo-p-Xylene
CAS No.	33991-77-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br4
Molecular Weight	421.75 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5-Tetrabromomethylbenzene; α,α,α',α'-Tetrabromo-p-xylene; p-Xylene, α,α,α',α'-tetrabromo-; Tetrabromo-p-xylene; 1,4-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(bromomethyl)-; NSC 406914
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabromo-p-Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	245 - 250 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.