Description

3,5-Dibromotoluene is a versatile halogenated aromatic compound, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms on the toluene ring, enabling selective functionalization for building complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require high-purity building blocks for active ingredient development and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring brominated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromotoluene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck reactions).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms act as sites for further polymerization or functional group interconversion.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of brominated dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and specific spectral properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing bromine functionality or for use in further halogen-metal exchange reactions to create more complex structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,5-Dibromotoluene
CAS No.	1611-92-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6Br2
Molecular Weight	249.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromo-5-methylbenzene; 3,5-Dibromo-1-methylbenzene; Toluene, 3,5-dibromo-; m-Dibromotoluene; 5-Methyl-1,3-dibromobenzene; NSC 60545
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, appearance, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °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.