Description

4-Bromo-2,3-Dimethyl Acetanilide is a high-purity, versatile brominated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a strategically functionalized aniline derivative, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a brominated, dimethyl-substituted aniline moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its halogen and alkyl groups contribute to biological activity and selectivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging the bromine atom for further coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring novel chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,3-Dimethyl Acetanilide
CAS No.	22369-96-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12BrNO
Molecular Weight	242.11 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(4-Bromo-2,3-dimethylphenyl)acetamide; 4'-Bromo-2',3'-dimethylacetanilide; Acetamide, N-(4-bromo-2,3-dimethylphenyl)-; 1-(4-Bromo-2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethanone? (Incorrect, verify); 4-Bromo-2,3-dimethylacetanilide; 2,3-Dimethyl-4-bromoacetanilide; N-Acetyl-4-bromo-2,3-dimethylaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,3-Dimethyl Acetanilide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed when not in use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.