Description

1,4-Dibromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant industrial importance, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for the production of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science sectors who require high-purity intermediates for their synthesis workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and for introducing bromine functional groups into complex molecular architectures in R&D laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized ligands for metal catalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dibromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	1074-24-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-dibromobenzene; p-Dibromo-m-xylene; 1,4-Dibromo-2,5-dimethyl-benzene; Benzene, 1,4-dibromo-2,5-dimethyl-; NSC 406079
EINECS	214-037-1

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dibromo-2,5-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	73 - 77 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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