Description

1-(4-Bromobutyl)-4-Bromobenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a bromoalkyl and a bromoaryl group, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and the creation of specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring aryl-alkyl linkages or further functionalization via the bromine atoms.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its halogenated structure can be incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystals and charge-transport molecules for OLED displays.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce brominated side chains into polymers, which can impart flame retardancy or serve as sites for further chemical grafting.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to form new carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromobutyl)-4-Bromobenzene
CAS No.	88999-91-1
Molecular Formula	C10H12Br2
Molecular Weight	292.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(4-Bromobutyl)-1,1'-biphenyl; 1-Bromo-4-(4-bromobutyl)benzene; p-Bromophenylbutyl bromide; 4-(4-Bromophenyl)butyl bromide; 4-Bromobutylbenzene, 4'-bromo-; (4-Bromobutyl)benzene, p-bromo-
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Bromobutyl)-4-Bromobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency and reliability for your sensitive R&D and scale-up processes.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

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

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