Description

2,4-Dibromo-1-tert-Butoxybenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for constructing functionalized aromatic scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring specific bromine substitution patterns for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromo-tert-butoxybenzene moiety imparts desired properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms serve as handles for further functionalization.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of bromine leaving groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-1-tert-Butoxybenzene
CAS No.	1261988-70-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12Br2O
Molecular Weight	307.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1-tert-Butoxy-2,4-dibromobenzene; 2,4-Dibromophenyl tert-butyl ether; tert-Butyl 2,4-dibromophenyl ether; 2,4-Dibromo-1-(tert-butoxy)benzene; 1-(tert-Butoxy)-2,4-dibromobenzene; 2,4-Dibromophenol tert-butyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromo-1-tert-Butoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical R&D and production processes.

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.