Description

1,2,4,5-Tetrakis(Dibromomethyl)Benzene is a high-purity, multi-brominated aromatic compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a highly effective bromine source and flame-retardant precursor, enabling the development of materials with enhanced fire safety properties. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the polymer, flame retardant, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors who require a reliable and consistent source of reactive bromomethyl functionality.

Application

• Flame Retardant Synthon: A key intermediate for synthesizing novel, high-efficiency brominated flame retardants used in engineering plastics, textiles, and coatings.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce bromine into polymer backbones or side chains to impart flame retardancy and alter material properties.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex molecules for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection agents.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a tetra-functional cross-linker in the production of high-performance resins and thermosetting polymers.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands and catalysts for research and industrial processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new halogenated materials with specific electronic or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4,5-Tetrakis(Dibromomethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	14939-02-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br8
Molecular Weight	681.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(dibromomethyl)-; Tetrakis(dibromomethyl)benzene; 1,2,4,5-Tetrakis(dibromomethyl)benzol; 1,2,4,5-Tetrabromomethylbenzene (common name); TDBMB; Perbrominated xylene derivative; Hexadecabromo-p-xylene (related compound); Flame retardant intermediate FR-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,4,5-Tetrakis(Dibromomethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its brominated organic nature, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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