Description

2,6-Dibromo-4-tert-Butylaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms and the sterically hindered tert-butyl group, which enables selective functionalization and the construction of 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 synthesis of active ingredients, ligands, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing brominated compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the dibromo-aniline core provides specific reactivity and properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments requiring halogenated aniline components.
• Polymer and Material Science: Building block for monomers and functional additives used in creating advanced polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new cross-coupling reactions, such as Buchwald-Hartwig amination, and other C-N bond forming processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-tert-Butylaniline
CAS No.	10546-67-5
Molecular Formula	C10H13Br2N
Molecular Weight	307.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(tert-Butyl)-2,6-dibromoaniline; 2,6-Dibromo-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzenamine; 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dibromoaniline; Benzenamine, 2,6-dibromo-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 2,6-Dibromo-p-tert-butylaniline; 2,6-Dibromo-4-tert-butylphenylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromo-4-tert-Butylaniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.