Description

1-Bromo-4-(Tribromomethyl) Benzene is a high-purity, multi-brominated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and highly reactive intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a tribromomethyl group, makes it a critical building block for introducing bromine atoms into complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise halogenation to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly where bromine atoms are required for bioactivity or as a handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where brominated aromatic rings can enhance efficacy and environmental stability.
• Flame Retardant Precursor: Serves as a fundamental building block for synthesizing high-performance brominated flame retardants used in polymers, textiles, and electronics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands and catalysts for cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials requiring specific bromine substitution patterns.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile reagent for the custom synthesis of complex, bromine-containing specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(Tribromomethyl) Benzene
CAS No.	76092-29-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br4
Molecular Weight	435.73 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Bromobenzotribromide; 4-Bromobenzotribromide; 1-Bromo-4-(tribromomethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-(tribromomethyl)-; α,α,α,4-Tetrabromotoluene; Tetrabromo-p-xylene (historical); Tribromomethyl 4-bromophenyl ketone (related structure); 4-Bromo-α,α,α-tribromotoluene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-(Tribromomethyl) Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to potential sensitivity to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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