Description

Benzene, 2,4-Dibromo-1-(Methoxymethoxy)- is a halogenated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in its reactive bromine substituents and protected hydroxyl group, enabling precise functionalization for building complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific brominated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and functionalized polymers for advanced materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions to construct complex organic molecules for research and development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a critical intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 2,4-Dibromo-1-(Methoxymethoxy)-
CAS No.	21571-52-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10Br2O2
Molecular Weight	309.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dibromo-1-(methoxymethoxy)benzene; 1,3-Dibromo-4-(methoxymethoxy)benzene; 2,4-Dibromophenyl methoxymethyl ether; MOM ether of 2,4-dibromophenol; (2,4-Dibromophenoxy)methoxymethane; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-4-(methoxymethoxy)-; 4-(Methoxymethoxy)-1,3-dibromobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzene, 2,4-Dibromo-1-(Methoxymethoxy)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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