Description

3,4-Dichlorobenzyl Bromide is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactivity as a benzyl bromide, enabling efficient alkylation and functional group transformations in complex molecule construction. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with dichlorobenzyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the 3,4-dichloro substitution pattern is critical for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized phosphine ligands or other functional molecules used in catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Utilized by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichlorobenzyl Bromide
CAS No.	18880-04-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrCl2
Molecular Weight	239.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-3,4-dichlorobenzene; (3,4-Dichlorophenyl)methyl Bromide; 3,4-Dichloro-α-bromotoluene; α-Bromo-3,4-dichlorotoluene; 3,4-Dichlorobenzylbromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3,4-dichloro-
EINECS	242-635-8

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,4-Dichlorobenzyl Bromide is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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