Description

4,4'-Bis(2-Bromoacetyl)Biphenyl is a high-purity, bifunctional organic building block featuring two reactive bromoacetyl groups symmetrically positioned on a rigid biphenyl core. This compound matters for its role as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing active ingredients, ligands, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring symmetrical, conjugated structures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced materials with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize its bifunctional reactivity.
• Ligand and Chelator Preparation: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for π-conjugated systems in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and creating novel molecular entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bis(2-Bromoacetyl)Biphenyl
CAS No.	4072-67-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄Br₂O₂
Molecular Weight	422.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-(Biphenyl-4,4'-diyl)bis(2-bromoethanone); 4,4'-Di(bromoacetyl)biphenyl; 4,4'-Bis(bromoacetyl)biphenyl; 2,2'-Dibromo-4,4'-diacetylbiphenyl; p,p'-Bis(bromoacetyl)biphenyl; 4,4'-Bis(α-bromoacetyl)biphenyl; Biphenyl-4,4'-diylbis(2-bromoethan-1-one); (4,4'-Biphenylylene)bis(2-bromoethanone)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Bis(2-Bromoacetyl)Biphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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