Description

4-Bromo-2,4,6-tri-tert-butyl-2,5-cyclohexadienone is a specialized brominated quinone derivative, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and a unique sterically hindered phenol. This compound is particularly significant in advanced organic synthesis, where it serves as a precursor for complex molecules and as a model compound in oxidation chemistry studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with enhanced properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a brominating agent or a sterically hindered precursor in complex multi-step synthetic routes.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in advanced organic electronic materials and as a component in photoactive systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for mechanistic studies and the development of new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,4,6-tri-tert-butyl-2,5-cyclohexadienone
CAS No.	1988-75-6
Molecular Formula	C18H29BrO
Molecular Weight	341.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2,4,6-tri-tert-butyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one; 4-Bromo-2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-tert-butylcyclohexa-2,5-dienone; 2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-one, 4-bromo-2,4,6-tris(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; Bromanil B; Tri-tert-butylbromoquinone; TTBBQ; 4-Br-TTBD
EINECS	217-873-8

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-2,4,6-tri-tert-butyl-2,5-cyclohexadienone adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.