Description

4-Bromomethyl Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic building block, primarily used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive benzoyl chloride group and a bromomethyl substituent, makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring benzophenone or benzamide scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive groups allow for the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and advanced materials.
• Peptide & Protein Modification: Employed as a reagent for the selective modification of amino acids, peptides, and proteins in biochemical research.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromomethyl Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	52780-16-2
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrClO
Molecular Weight	245.50 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)benzoyl chloride; p-(Bromomethyl)benzoyl chloride; α-Bromo-p-toluoyl chloride; 4-(Chlorocarbonyl)benzyl bromide; (4-Bromomethylphenyl)carbonyl chloride; p-Bromomethylbenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 4-(bromomethyl)-; Toluoyl chloride, α-bromo-p-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromomethyl Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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