Description

4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine and amine functional groups on a sterically hindered aromatic ring, enabling selective cross-coupling reactions and serving as a precursor for complex heterocycles. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients, as well as for producers of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered aniline moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to lightfastness and color properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions due to its electron-donating and steric properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of high-performance polymers and resins.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylaniline
CAS No.	24596-19-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10BrN
Molecular Weight	200.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-4-bromoaniline; 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylbenzenamine; 4-Bromo-2,6-xylidine; 2-Amino-5-bromo-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenylamine; Aniline, 4-bromo-2,6-dimethyl-; 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethyl aniline
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,6-Dimethylaniline is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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