Description

4'-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Biphenyl is a high-purity brominated biphenyl derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, which enable precise molecular construction for complex target compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for brominated liquid crystal monomers used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer for high-performance engineering plastics and specialty polymers.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Intermediate in the synthesis of electron-transport or host materials for OLED devices.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Biphenyl
CAS No.	50670-57-0
Molecular Formula	C14H12Br2
Molecular Weight	340.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)-4'-bromobiphenyl; 1-Bromo-4-[(4-bromophenyl)methyl]benzene; 4,4'-Bis(bromomethyl)biphenyl (Note: This is a common misnomer, the correct isomer is specified by the CAS); p-Bromobenzyl p-bromophenyl ether (incorrect but sometimes used); [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis(bromomethane) (systematic); BBMBP; 4,4'-Dibromomethylbiphenyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4'-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Biphenyl is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical synthesis workflows.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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