Description

1-Bromo-2-(4-Bromophenyl)Benzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile, bifunctional scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and specialty materials. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with biphenyl or extended aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromophenyl moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating brominated aromatic units in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing flame retardancy and other material properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex biaryl structures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A valuable intermediate in the synthesis of charge-transport materials and semiconductors for electronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-(4-Bromophenyl)Benzene
CAS No.	49602-91-7
Molecular Formula	C12H8Br2
Molecular Weight	312.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4'-Dibromobiphenyl; 4-Bromophenyl Bromobenzene; 1-Bromo-2-(p-Bromophenyl)Benzene; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-Bromobenzene; Biphenyl, 2,4'-dibromo-; 2,4'-Dibromo-1,1'-biphenyl; (4-Bromophenyl)(2-bromophenyl); p-Bromophenyl 2-Bromophenyl Ether (common misnomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-(4-Bromophenyl)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 suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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, well-ventilated area 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
Purity (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.