Description

2-Bromobiphenyl is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a building block for more complex molecules, particularly through cross-coupling reactions. This product is essential for research and development chemists, as well as manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A fundamental substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromobiphenyl
CAS No.	55-70-5
Molecular Formula	C12H9Br
Molecular Weight	233.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobiphenyl; 2-Bromo-1,1'-biphenyl; o-Bromobiphenyl; 2-Bromodiphenyl; Biphenyl-2-yl bromide; 1-Bromo-2-phenylbenzene; (2-Bromophenyl)benzene; NSC 9248
EINECS	200-247-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromobiphenyl is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	54 - 58 °C

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