Description

1,1'-(Bromomethylene)Bis[2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzene] is a high-value, multi-fluorinated aromatic building block, specifically engineered for advanced synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in its unique structure, which incorporates a reactive bromomethylene bridge between two perfluorinated phenyl rings, making it an essential precursor for constructing complex, fluorinated molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where the introduction of fluorine atoms is a key strategy for modulating the properties of target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated aromatic motifs that can enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where fluorination is employed to improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), contributing to improved charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to create fluorinated monomers or cross-linkers for specialty polymers, imparting desirable properties such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, and enhanced durability.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Useful in the design of novel fluorinated ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more selective and efficient synthetic transformations.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for exploratory chemistry in academic institutions and contract research organizations (CROs) focused on fluorination chemistry and novel material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-(Bromomethylene)Bis[2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzene]
CAS No.	5736-49-2
Molecular Formula	C14H3BrF10
Molecular Weight	453.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(Pentafluorophenyl)Bromomethane; α,α-Dibromo-bis(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)methane (precursor-related); Pentafluorophenyl Bromomethyl Ether (common misnomer); 1,1'-(Bromomethylene)bis(pentafluorobenzene); Bromo-bis(pentafluorophenyl)methane; (Bromomethylene)bis(pentafluorobenzene); C6F5CHBrC6F5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,1'-(Bromomethylene)Bis[2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorobenzene] is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage or after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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