Description

2-Bromo-3-Iodo-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene, 97% is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of functionalized organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromo and iodo substituents enable further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for the development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings, leveraging both the bromine and iodine atoms for sequential or selective transformations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules or probes for studying biological systems due to its halogen handles for bioconjugation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Iodo-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene, 97%
CAS No.	107135-55-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrIO2
Molecular Weight	342.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dimethoxy-2-bromo-3-iodobenzene; 2-Bromo-3-iodo-1,4-dimethoxybenzene; Benzene, 2-bromo-3-iodo-1,4-dimethoxy-; 3-Iodo-2-bromo-1,4-dimethoxybenzene; 2-Bromo-3-iodo-p-dimethoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Iodo-1,4-Dimethoxybenzene, 97% undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and impurity profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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