Description

2,5-Dibromo-m-Xylene is a halogenated aromatic compound primarily used as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of specialty chemicals and functional materials. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical research for active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical manufacturing for crop protection agents, and material science for creating advanced polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for introducing bromine functionalities and constructing complex aromatic systems in research and development.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of brominated dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Used in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings to create biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dibromo-m-Xylene
CAS No.	100189-84-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-2,5-dibromobenzene; 2,5-Dibromo-1,3-dimethylbenzene; m-Xylene, 2,5-dibromo-; 2,5-Dibromometaxylene; NSC 406908; Dibromoxylene; 2,5-Dibromoxylene
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dibromo-m-Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	75 - 79 °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.