Description

2,6-Dibromo-4-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)toluene is a high-value, multi-functional halogenated aromatic building block. Its unique structure, featuring bromine substituents and a powerful electron-withdrawing trifluoromethylsulfonyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific steric and electronic properties into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the bromine atoms and trifluoromethylsulfonyl moiety contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a sophisticated building block for creating novel ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules and non-linear optical (NLO) chromophores.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring precise functionalization of aromatic cores.
• Life Sciences and Chemical Biology: Used as a probe or tagging reagent in biochemical research due to its reactive halogen sites.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)toluene
CAS No.	1150271-31-0
Molecular Formula	C9H5Br2F3O2S
Molecular Weight	401.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromo-2-methyl-5-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]benzene; 2-Methyl-1,3-dibromo-5-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)benzene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,6-dibromo-p-toluenesulfonyl; 2,6-Dibromo-4-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)toluene; 4-(Trifluoromethylsulfonyl)-2,6-dibromotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dibromo-4-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)toluene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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