Description

Pentakis(Bromomethyl)Benzene is a highly functionalized aromatic compound featuring five bromomethyl groups symmetrically arranged around a benzene core. This unique structure makes it a versatile and valuable multifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require precise, high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, dendrimers, and prodrugs requiring multi-arm functionalization.
• Polymer & Resin Crosslinker: Used to create highly cross-linked, thermally stable polymers and epoxy resins for advanced coatings and composite materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a core scaffold for constructing multidentate ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in developing novel pesticides and herbicides where its multiple reactive sites allow for the attachment of various functional groups.
• Dendrimer & Star Polymer Core: The pentafunctional core is ideal for initiating the growth of dendrimers and star-shaped polymers with controlled branching.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces (e.g., silica, gold nanoparticles) with multiple attachment points for biomolecule immobilization or sensor development.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for introducing multiple benzyl bromide functionalities in a single step for further nucleophilic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentakis(Bromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	55231-64-6
Molecular Formula	C11H5Br5
Molecular Weight	552.59 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5-Pentakis(bromomethyl)benzene; Pentabromomethylbenzene; Benzene, pentakis(bromomethyl)-; Pentabromomethyl Benzene; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromomethylbenzene; Pentabromomethyl Benzol; PBB (acronym); Pentafunctional Benzyl Bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentakis(Bromomethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMF, THF)

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