Bromodiphenylmethane

Bromodiphenylmethane (Benzhydryl Bromide) is a crucial building block in organic synthesis, mainly 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.

CAS No 776-74-9
Molecular Formula C13H11Br
Molecular Weight 247.13 g/mol
Synonyms [bromo(phenyl)methyl]benzene