Description

3,4-Dibromo-2,5-Dimethylaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine atoms on the aromatic ring, which facilitates further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, functional dyes, and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a core intermediate for producing high-performance azo dyes and organic pigments with enhanced color fastness and stability.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its ability to modify electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a valuable substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions to construct complex biaryl and heterocyclic systems.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dibromo-2,5-Dimethylaniline
CAS No.	15540-83-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9Br2N
Molecular Weight	278.97 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-3,4-dibromoaniline; 3,4-Dibromo-2,5-dimethylbenzenamine; 1-Amino-3,4-dibromo-2,5-dimethylbenzene; Aniline, 3,4-dibromo-2,5-dimethyl-; 3,4-Dibromo-2,5-dimethylphenylamine; DBDA; NSC 403119
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,4-Dibromo-2,5-Dimethylaniline adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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, strong acids, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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