Description

4-(2-Ethylhexyl)Bromobenzene is a specialized brominated aromatic compound, identified by CAS number 883903-22-8. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique combination of a bromine substituent and a branched alkyl chain. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a lipophilic aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromophenyl group is integral to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes due to its aromatic core and alkyl chain.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific properties into polymers and resins.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for creating novel phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene ligands used in catalysis.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Ethylhexyl)Bromobenzene
CAS No.	883903-22-8
Molecular Formula	C14H21Br
Molecular Weight	269.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-(2-ethylhexyl)benzene; p-(2-Ethylhexyl)bromobenzene; 4-(2-Ethylhexyl)-1-bromobenzene; Bromobenzene, 4-(2-ethylhexyl)-; 2-Ethylhexyl-4-bromobenzene; (4-Bromophenyl)(2-ethylhexyl)ether (common misnomer); 4-Bromo-1-(2-ethylhexyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Ethylhexyl)Bromobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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