Description

1,1-Dibromo-2-Phenylethene (CAS NO 7436-90-0) is a versatile brominated styrene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactivity as a dihaloalkene, enabling key transformations in the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions, cycloadditions, and as a precursor for functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen functionality for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and as an electrophile in nucleophilic addition reactions for constructing complex organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in method development and catalysis studies within academic and industrial laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specific aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dibromo-2-Phenylethene
CAS No.	7436-90-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br2
Molecular Weight	277.94 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,1-Dibromovinyl)benzene; 1,1-Dibromo-1-phenylethene; alpha,α-Dibromostyrene; Dibromostyrene; Phenyldibromoethene; NSC 406912; (Dibromovinyl)benzene; 2-Phenyl-1,1-dibromoethene
EINECS	231-091-9

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dibromo-2-Phenylethene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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