Description

4-Bromobenzil is a high-purity brominated aromatic diketone compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and photoconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in both university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzil
CAS No.	39229-12-4
Molecular Formula	C14H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	289.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Bromophenyl)(phenyl)ethanedione; 4-Bromobenzil; 1,2-Bis(4-bromophenyl)ethane-1,2-dione; α,α'-Dibromo-desoxybenzoin; 4,4'-Dibromobenzil; p-Bromobenzil; (4-Bromobenzoyl)phenylmethanone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzil is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to meet the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your project 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 the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °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.