Description

(3-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylpropyl)Benzene is a specialized organic bromide compound, also known by its CAS number 56701-49-6, valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a neopentyl-like framework with a bromine substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing bulky, functionalized benzyl groups into target molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for complex synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its bulky organic group can influence biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be utilized to create functionalized monomers for polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the (2,2-dimethyl-3-bromopropyl)benzene moiety.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(3-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylpropyl)Benzene
CAS No.	56701-49-6
Molecular Formula	C11H15Br
Molecular Weight	227.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3,3-dimethyl-1-phenylbutane; (3-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpropyl)benzene; 3-Bromo-2,2-dimethyl-1-phenylpropane; 1-Phenyl-3-bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane; α-Bromoneopentylbenzene; Benzene, (3-bromo-2,2-dimethylpropyl)-; Neopentylbenzyl bromide (common name)
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Quality Control

Our (3-Bromo-2,2-Dimethylpropyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and commercial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.20 - 1.30
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.520 - 1.540

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