Description

3-Bromobenzyl Chloride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive benzyl chloride group and a bromine substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atom allows for further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized phosphine ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other advanced electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other high-value aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzyl Chloride
CAS No.	932-77-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrCl
Molecular Weight	205.48 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Chloro-3-bromotoluene; 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-bromobenzene; m-Bromobenzyl Chloride; 3-Bromophenylmethyl Chloride; (3-Bromophenyl)methyl Chloride; NSC 406908; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-3-bromo-
EINECS	213-266-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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