Description

4-Bromobenzyl Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive organic intermediate, primarily valued for its benzylic bromide functional group which facilitates efficient alkylation and functional group transformations. This compound is essential for the synthesis of more complex molecules in research and industrial-scale chemical production. It is a critical building block for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers seeking to introduce the 4-bromobenzyl moiety into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a bromobenzyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophile in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Functional Polymer Modification: Used to introduce reactive sites or specific functional groups onto polymer backbones.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	589-15-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2
Molecular Weight	249.93 g/mol
Synonyms	α,4-Dibromotoluene; p-Bromobenzyl Bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-bromobenzene; (4-Bromophenyl)methyl Bromide; 4-Bromobenzylbromide; 4-Bromobenzyl Bromide; p-Bromobenzylbromide; 4-Bromobenzyl Bromide (p-Bromobenzyl Bromide)
EINECS	209-644-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	61 - 65 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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