Description

4-(2-Bromoethyl)-1-(Bromomethyl)Benzene is a versatile bifunctional aromatic building block containing both bromoethyl and bromomethyl reactive sites. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring phenethyl or benzyl moieties with halogen handles for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the benzene core provides structural rigidity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating complex organic frameworks used in electronic displays and lighting.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce cross-linking sites or functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Bromoethyl)-1-(Bromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	79050-33-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10Br2
Molecular Weight	277.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-4-(2-bromoethyl)benzene; α,4-Dibromo-p-xylene; p-Xylylene dibromide; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene derivative; 4-(2-Bromoethyl)benzyl bromide; (4-(2-Bromoethyl)phenyl)methyl bromide; p-(2-Bromoethyl)benzyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Bromoethyl)-1-(Bromomethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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