Bromodiphenylmethane (CAS No: 776-74-9) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Modafinil. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Diphenylmethyl bromide, Benzhydryl bromide
CAS No: 776-74-9
PubChem CID: 236603
Mol Formula: C13H11Br
Mol Weight: 247.13 g/mol
Used in API: Modafinil
IUPAC Name: [bromo(phenyl)methyl]benzene
API Intermediate Description: Bromodiphenylmethane (Benzhydryl Bromide) is a crucial building block in organic synthesis, primarily used as a chemical intermediate for making pharmaceuticals like Modafinil (for sleep disorders) and FAAH inhibitors (for pain/anxiety), and also serves as a reagent for synthesizing polymers (cable insulation, adhesives) and protecting groups in complex organic chemistry, acting as a halogenated reagent for substitutions and forming complex structures.
