Description

1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxybenzene is a versatile brominated aromatic ether, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which allow for selective substitution and further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex aryl-ether backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dimethoxybenzene scaffold is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, including monomers for conductive polymers or liquid crystals.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specific chromophores and advanced colorants.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring novel chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxybenzene
CAS No.	25245-34-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrO2
Molecular Weight	217.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethoxybromobenzene; 2-Bromo-1,4-dimethoxybenzene; 3-Bromo-1,4-dimethoxybenzene; 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxybenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-; NSC 404087
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxybenzene 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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, 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.

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

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