Description

1,2-Dibromo-4-Phenyl-Benzene is a specialized brominated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block, where the bromine atoms serve as excellent leaving groups for cross-coupling reactions and other functional group transformations. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in constructing complex aromatic and heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the phenyl-benzene structure provides a stable core for bioactive molecules.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Heck couplings to form biaryl systems.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic substitution and metal-halogen exchange reactions to introduce the 4-phenyl-benzene moiety into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dibromo-4-Phenyl-Benzene
CAS No.	60108-72-7
Molecular Formula	C12H8Br2
Molecular Weight	312.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dibromo-4-phenylbenzene; 4-Phenyl-1,2-dibromobenzene; 1,2-Dibromo-4-phenyl-benzene; o-Dibromo-4-phenylbenzene; 3,4-Dibromobiphenyl; NSC 403106; Biphenyl, 3,4-dibromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dibromo-4-Phenyl-Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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