Description

4-(Bromomethyl)Azobenzene is a versatile organic intermediate featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a photoresponsive azobenzene moiety. This compound matters for its dual functionality, enabling its use as a key building block in advanced material synthesis and as a molecular linker in photopharmacology. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing light-responsive systems and functionalized compounds.

Application

• Photopharmacology & Drug Discovery: Serves as a crucial photoswitchable linker for developing light-activated prodrugs and therapeutic agents.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of smart polymers, liquid crystals, and photoresponsive coatings.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing affinity labels, photoaffinity probes, and molecular tools for studying biological processes.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel, targeted crop protection agents.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and functional colorants.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new reactions in organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)Azobenzene
CAS No.	57340-21-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁BrN₂
Molecular Weight	275.15 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Bromomethyl)azobenzene; 4-(Bromomethyl)diphenyldiazene; 1-Bromomethyl-4-phenylazobenzene; Azobenzene-4-ylmethyl bromide; (4-Phenylazophenyl)methyl bromide; 4-Bromomethylazobenzene; Bromomethylazobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)Azobenzene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting research and industrial standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to light and air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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