Description

4-Bromophenyl 4-Bromooctanoate is a specialized brominated aromatic ester, a high-purity intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both aryl and alkyl bromine functionalities, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly where bromine atoms are used for further functionalization or to modulate biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Acts as a building block for brominated monomers used in the production of advanced electronic display materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce bromine functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like flame retardancy or reactivity.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating complex biaryl structures common in many advanced chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Provides a protected or activated form of 4-bromooctanoic acid for selective esterification or transesterification processes in multi-step syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromophenyl 4-Bromooctanoate
CAS No.	6976-59-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈Br₂O₂
Molecular Weight	378.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromophenyl 4-bromooctanoate; 4-Bromooctanoic Acid 4-Bromophenyl Ester; p-Bromophenyl 4-Bromooctanoate; Octanoic acid, 4-bromo-, 4-bromophenyl ester; 4-Bromooctanoyl 4-bromophenyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromophenyl 4-Bromooctanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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