Description

2,6-Dimethoxybenzylbromide is a versatile and high-purity benzyl bromide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactivity as a benzylating agent, enabling the efficient introduction of the 2,6-dimethoxybenzyl protecting group or functional moiety into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Serves as a reagent for introducing the 2,6-dimethoxybenzyl (DMB) protecting group for alcohols and carboxylic acids in multi-step syntheses.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethoxybenzylbromide
CAS No.	169610-52-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11BrO2
Molecular Weight	231.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-dimethoxybenzene; (2,6-Dimethoxyphenyl)methyl Bromide; 2,6-Dimethoxybenzyl Bromide; 2,6-Dimethoxy-α-bromotoluene; α-Bromo-2,6-dimethoxytoluene; DMB-Br; 169610-52-0; Bromo(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)methane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethoxybenzylbromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full specification data are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for prolonged storage or after opening to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.