Description

4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxytoluene is a versatile brominated aromatic compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides specific reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of high-performance dyes and organic pigments due to its bromine and methoxy functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and other metal-catalyzed transformations for constructing biaryl systems.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxytoluene
CAS No.	13321-74-9
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylbenzene; 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylbromobenzene; 4-Methyl-2,5-dimethoxybromobenzene; 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-1-methylbenzene; Toluene, 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-; p-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxytoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxytoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for regulated synthesis.

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 should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.