Description

1,3-Dibromo-5-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual reactive bromine sites and the versatile methoxymethyl functional group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, multi-substituted benzene cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Monomer: Employed in the research and production of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for constructing molecular libraries and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-5-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1646314-10-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10Br2O
Molecular Weight	293.98 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Methoxymethyl)-1,3-dibromobenzene; 1,3-Dibromo-5-methoxymethylbenzene; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-5-(methoxymethyl)-; 3,5-Dibromobenzyl methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-5-(Methoxymethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from 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
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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