Description

1,3-Dibromo-5-Phenoxybenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic 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 molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and specialty materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where brominated phenoxy compounds are effective.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating brominated mesogens used in display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing flame retardancy or other material properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Utilized in the synthesis of electron-transport or host materials for organic electronic applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a valuable substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-5-Phenoxybenzene
CAS No.	46438-88-4
Molecular Formula	C12H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	328.00 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenoxy-1,3-dibromobenzene; 1,3-Dibromo-5-phenoxybenzene; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-5-phenoxy-; 3,5-Dibromodiphenyl ether; 3,5-Dibromophenyl phenyl ether; NSC 403104; AI3-52721
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-5-Phenoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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