Description

2,2',5-Tribromobiphenyl is a specific, high-purity brominated biphenyl compound with the CAS registry number 59080-34-1. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its defined bromine substitution pattern. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of flame retardants, liquid crystals, and pharmaceutical intermediates where precise molecular architecture is essential.

Application

• Flame Retardant Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor for developing novel brominated flame retardants used in polymers and electronic materials.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Serves as a core building block in the production of advanced liquid crystal molecules for display technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized as a specialized intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying cross-coupling reactions and creating novel biphenyl derivatives.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce bromine functionality into polymer chains to alter physical properties like thermal stability.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,2',5-Tribromobiphenyl
CAS No.	59080-34-1
Molecular Formula	C12H7Br3
Molecular Weight	390.90 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2',4-Tribromo-1,1'-biphenyl; 2,2',5-Tribromo-1,1'-biphenyl; 2,2',5-Tribromodiphenyl; Tribromobiphenyl; NSC 89286; Biphenyl, 2,2',5-tribromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2',5-Tribromobiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.