Description

1-Bromo-4-(2-Iodoethyl)Benzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and iodine functional groups on a benzene core, makes it a valuable precursor for cross-coupling reactions and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the halogenated phenyl moiety is a critical structural component.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating halogen-functionalized organic semiconductors and liquid crystal molecules for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules or bioconjugates for imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: A precursor for synthesizing complex phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(2-Iodoethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	85356-68-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrI
Molecular Weight	310.96 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-(2-iodoethyl)benzene; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)ethyl iodide; 1-Bromo-4-(2-iodoethyl)benzene; p-Bromo(2-iodoethyl)benzene; (2-Iodoethyl)-4-bromobenzene; 4-Bromo-β-iodoethylbenzene; (4-Bromophenyl)ethyl iodide; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-(2-iodoethyl)-
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Quality Control

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

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, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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