Description

1,3-Dibromo-5-Ethoxybenzene is a halogenated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual bromine substituents, which provide versatile handles for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the ethoxy and bromo groups contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as monomers for conductive polymers or organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-5-Ethoxybenzene
CAS No.	136265-19-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethoxy-1,3-dibromobenzene; 1,3-Dibromo-5-ethoxybenzene; 3,5-Dibromophenetole; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-5-ethoxy-; 3,5-Dibromoethoxybenzene; m-Dibromo-p-ethoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-5-Ethoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

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. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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