Description

4-Bromocumene is a versatile brominated aromatic compound, also known by its CAS number 586-61-8, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a building block for introducing the cumyl or bromophenyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and material science applications.

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 synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory organic synthesis in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromocumene
CAS No.	586-61-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11Br
Molecular Weight	199.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-isopropylbenzene; p-Bromocumene; 4-Isopropylbromobenzene; p-Isopropylbromobenzene; (4-Bromophenyl)propane; Cumene, 4-bromo-; 586-61-8; NSC 9245
EINECS	209-577-1

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromocumene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.30 - 1.35 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.550 - 1.560

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