Description

2,6-Dibromo-4-Butylaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative serving as a critical organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms and the butyl side chain, which make it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated aromatic cores for biological activity or further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the dibromo-aniline structure contributes to product efficacy and stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for producing high-performance, bromine-containing dyes and organic pigments with enhanced color fastness and thermal stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing advanced functional molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Science: Employed in the creation of specialty monomers and additives for engineering plastics and high-performance polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki coupling) for creating complex biaryl and amine structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-Butylaniline
CAS No.	10546-66-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₃Br₂N
Molecular Weight	307.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butyl-2,6-dibromoaniline; 2,6-Dibromo-4-n-butylaniline; 4-n-Butyl-2,6-dibromoaniline; Aniline, 2,6-dibromo-4-butyl-; 2,6-Dibromo-4-butylbenzenamine; 1-Amino-3,5-dibromo-4-butylbenzene; Benzenamine, 2,6-dibromo-4-butyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromo-4-Butylaniline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids. Due to its aniline derivative nature, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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