Description

1,2-Dibromo-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is a halogenated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile brominated intermediate is valued for its role as a key building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, life science, and material science industries for constructing novel chemical entities and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dibromo-dimethylbenzene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce functionalized aryl groups.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dibromo-3,5-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	116668-61-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dibromo-3,5-xylene; 3,5-Dimethyl-1,2-dibromobenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-dibromobenzene; Benzene, 1,2-dibromo-3,5-dimethyl-; 1,2-Dibromo-3,5-dimethyl-benzene; 3,5-Dimethyl-o-dibromobenzene; o-Dibromo-3,5-dimethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dibromo-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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