Description

1-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methoxybenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive sites, which enable its use as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromomethyl and bromo substituents facilitate further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to its reactive halogen atoms suitable for further bioconjugation.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methoxybenzene
CAS No.	1177558-47-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2O
Molecular Weight	279.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-1,3-dibromomethylbenzene; 3-(Bromomethyl)-1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene; 2-Methoxy-α,α'-dibromo-m-xylene; 1,3-Bis(bromomethyl)-2-methoxybenzene; m-Xylene-α,α'-dibromo-2-methoxy; (Bromomethyl)(2-methoxy-6-bromomethyl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methoxybenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.