Description

Bromomethylbenzene is a versatile and highly reactive benzyl halide intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for introducing the benzyl group into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly critical for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, enabling the development of new crop protection solutions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, facilitating more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials requiring benzyl modifications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a fundamental reagent for manufacturing dyes, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki and Heck reactions, for constructing complex biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromomethylbenzene
CAS No.	55514-87-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7Br
Molecular Weight	171.04 g/mol
Synonyms	(Bromomethyl)benzene; Benzyl Bromide; α-Bromotoluene; Phenylmethyl Bromide; Toluene, α-bromo-; Bromophenylmethane; NSC 7414; Bromomethyl Benzene
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Quality Control

Our Bromomethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.438 - 1.448
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.572 - 1.578

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