Description

1-(Bromomethyl)-2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Benzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromomethyl and a bromophenoxy moiety, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides requiring specific brominated aromatic scaffolds.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and photonic devices.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and as an electrophile in nucleophilic substitution reactions in R&D laboratories.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial research for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)-2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	74744-80-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀Br₂O
Molecular Weight	342.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Bromophenoxy)benzyl Bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-(4-bromophenoxy)benzene; α-Bromo-2-(p-bromophenoxy)toluene; (4-Bromophenoxy)(2-bromomethyl)benzene; 2-(4-Bromobenzyloxy)benzyl Bromide (common misnomer); o-(4-Bromophenoxy)benzyl Bromide; Bibenzyl Bromide Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-(4-Bromophenoxy)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

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