Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(3-Bromopropyl)Benzene is a versatile bifunctional aromatic building block featuring both benzyl and alkyl bromine functionalities. This compound is valued for its dual reactivity, enabling sequential or orthogonal functionalization in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring aromatic spacers or linkers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its bromine groups allow for selective coupling reactions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystal compounds, and other functional materials for electronic displays.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer for specialty polymers, including high-performance engineering plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce functionalized aromatic units.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research laboratories for developing novel synthetic methodologies and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(3-Bromopropyl)Benzene
CAS No.	38628-55-6
Molecular Formula	C11H14Br2
Molecular Weight	306.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Bromopropyl)benzyl Bromide; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)propylbenzene; α,ω-Dibromo-p-xylene Propane; p-(3-Bromopropyl)benzyl Bromide; 4-(3-Bromopropyl)-α-bromotoluene; 1-Bromo-4-[(3-bromopropyl)methyl]benzene; (4-(3-Bromopropyl)phenyl)methyl Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(3-Bromopropyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong bases and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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