Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzene is a high-purity organic building block of significant value in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a reactive aryl bromide moiety paired with a versatile methylsulfonyl group. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing sulfone or aryl-alkyl ether functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromomethyl group for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in cross-coupling and other metal-mediated reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or functionalized units for advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions to form biaryl and other complex structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the functionalization of biomolecules or the creation of chemical probes for target identification and validation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzene
CAS No.	53606-06-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2S
Molecular Weight	249.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)phenyl Methyl Sulfone; p-(Bromomethyl)phenyl Methyl Sulfone; α-Bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)toluene; 4-Methylsulfonylbenzyl Bromide; (4-Methylsulfonylphenyl)methyl Bromide; 1-Bromomethyl-4-methylsulfonylbenzene; 4-(Bromomethyl)benzenesulfonyl Methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

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

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