Description

1,1'-(2,5-Dibromo-1,4-Phenylene)Diethanone is a high-purity, diaryl diketone derivative characterized by its symmetrical brominated aromatic structure. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active compounds and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its bromine substituents for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating novel bidentate ligands used in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance, heat-resistant polymers and specialty resins.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and as a standard in analytical studies of brominated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-(2,5-Dibromo-1,4-Phenylene)Diethanone
CAS No.	717883-04-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	317.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dibromo-1,4-bis(acetyl)benzene; 2,5-Dibromo-1,4-diacetylbenzene; 1,4-Diacetyl-2,5-dibromobenzene; 2,5-Dibromoterephthaloyl diacetyl; Bis(4-acetyl-2-bromophenyl) ketone (incorrect but common); DBDAB; 2,5-Dibromoterephthalaldehyde diacetyl acetal (related); α,α'-Dibromo-2,5-diacetyl-p-xylene (alternative naming)
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Quality Control

Our 1,1'-(2,5-Dibromo-1,4-Phenylene)Diethanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent any potential moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.