Description
Tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)methane (CAS No. 105309-59-9) is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C25H16Br4. This specialized chemical features a central methane core symmetrically substituted with four 4-bromophenyl groups, offering exceptional structural rigidity and electron-withdrawing properties. As a highly functionalized building block, it is particularly valuable in advanced materials science, supramolecular chemistry, and organic electronics research. Our product is synthesized under stringent quality control measures, ensuring ≥98% purity (HPLC) with trace metal analysis available upon request. Supplied as a fine white to off-white crystalline powder, it is packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation. Ideal for cross-coupling reactions, polymerization initiators, or as a precursor for liquid crystalline materials.
Key Features:
– High thermal and chemical stability
– Excellent solubility in common organic solvents (THF, DCM, toluene)
– Suitable for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed couplings
– Moisture-sensitive: store at 2-8°C under argon
Properties
- CAS Number: 105309-59-9
- Complexity: 397
- IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-4-[tris(4-bromophenyl)methyl]benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C25H16Br4/c26-21-9-1-17(2-10-21)25(18-3-11-22(27)12-4-18,19-5-13-23(28)14-6-19)20-7-15-24(29)16-8-20/h1-16H
- InChI Key: YBGIIZGNEOJSRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 635.79445
- Molecular Formula: C25H16Br4
- Molecular Weight: 636.0
- SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)Br)(C3=CC=C(C=C3)Br)C4=CC=C(C=C4)Br)Br
- Monoisotopic Mass: 631.79855
- Synonyms: Tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)methane, 105309-59-9, DTXSID00460044, DTXCID60410863, 806-958-3, Tetrakis(p-bromophenyl)methane, 1-bromo-4-[tris(4-bromophenyl)methyl]benzene, MFCD19688472, C25H16Br4, Benzene, 1,1′,1”,1”’-methanetetrayltetrakis[4-bromo-, YSZC194, SCHEMBL440244, BCP10892, AKOS016012209, CS-W000815, DS-6856, SY037704, DB-344395, T2960, 10.14272/YBGIIZGNEOJSRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N, H11448, 10.14272/YBGIIZGNEOJSRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1, 10.14272/YBGIIZGNEOJSRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.2, doi:10.14272/YBGIIZGNEOJSRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N, doi:10.14272/YBGIIZGNEOJSRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1, doi:10.14272/YBGIIZGNEOJSRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.2
Application
Tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)methane serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of star-shaped organic semiconductors for OLED applications. Researchers utilize its tetrahedral symmetry to construct 3D porous frameworks for gas storage materials. The compound’s multiple bromine sites enable efficient participation in iterative cross-coupling reactions to create complex dendritic structures. In materials science, it functions as a core unit for designing flame-retardant polymers due to its high bromine content.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
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