Description

2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylbenzenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and hydroxyl substituents on a dimethylbenzene ring, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a brominated phenolic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its halogenated aromatic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be utilized in the production of specialty polymers and advanced materials, such as flame retardants or high-performance resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Ullmann coupling) to introduce the 2-bromo-4,6-dimethylphenol moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research focused on novel heterocyclic compounds and functional organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylbenzenol
CAS No.	15191-36-3
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight	201.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4,6-dimethylphenol; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-4,6-xylenol; 2-Bromo-4,6-dimethylphenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4,6-dimethyl-; 2-Bromohydroxy-4,6-dimethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4,6-Dimethylbenzenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your R&D and production needs.

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 bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
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.