Description

2-Bromo-5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-Cyclohexandione is a versatile brominated cyclic diketone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive bromine atom adjacent to carbonyl groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with cyclic or sterically hindered motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cyclization reactions, alkylation processes, and as a starting material for heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-Cyclohexandione
CAS No.	1195-91-1
Molecular Formula	C8H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	219.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione; 2-Bromodimedone; 5,5-Dimethyl-2-bromo-1,3-cyclohexanedione; Bromodimedone; NSC 404080; 1,3-Cyclohexanedione, 2-bromo-5,5-dimethyl-; 2-Bromo-5,5-dimethyl-1,3-diketocyclohexane
EINECS	214-808-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-Cyclohexandione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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