Description

(Bromomethylene)Dimethyliminium Bromide is a versatile and highly reactive brominating agent, primarily used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce bromomethyl groups, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures critical for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where specific bromomethyl functionalities are required.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a potent electrophile in alkylation and quaternization reactions to create complex organic molecules.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Bromomethylene)Dimethyliminium Bromide
CAS No.	24774-61-6
Molecular Formula	C3H7Br2N
Molecular Weight	216.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromomethylene(dimethyl)iminium Bromide; (Dimethylamino)methylene Bromide Bromide; N,N-Dimethyl(methylene)iminium Bromide, Bromo Deriv.; Dibromodimethylaminomethane; Mannich Base Hydrobromide, Bromo Deriv.; Bromomethylene(dimethyl)ammonium Bromide; Bromomethylene(dimethyl)iminium Bromide Salt; (Bromomethylene)dimethylammonium Bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Bromomethylene)Dimethyliminium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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 must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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