Description

1,5-Dibromo-2-Iodo-3-Methylbenzene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise substitution pattern makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for coupling reactions and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its halogen atoms enable further functionalization.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its potential for cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex halogenated dyes and high-performance pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromo-2-Iodo-3-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	1000571-43-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2I
Molecular Weight	390.83 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-1,5-dibromo-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-1,5-dibromo-2-iodobenzene; 1,5-Dibromo-2-iodo-3-methyl-benzene; Benzene, 1,5-dibromo-2-iodo-3-methyl-; 1,3-Dibromo-5-iodo-2-methylbenzene (isomer); Halogenated Xylene Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromo-2-Iodo-3-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced R&D customers.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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
Residue on Ignition	<0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities <3.0%

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