Description

2,4-Dibromo-3,6-Dimethylaniline is a halogenated aniline derivative characterized by its two bromine substituents on the aromatic ring. This compound serves as a versatile and crucial chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly valued for introducing bromine atoms into complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients, as well as by research institutions and fine chemical producers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring brominated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromoaniline moiety is essential for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge transport layers or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination) to create complex amines.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-3,6-Dimethylaniline
CAS No.	26829-89-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9Br2N
Molecular Weight	278.97 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Dimethyl-2,4-dibromoaniline; 2,4-Dibromo-3,6-dimethylbenzenamine; 2,4-Dibromo-3,6-xylidine; Benzenamine, 2,4-dibromo-3,6-dimethyl-; 3,6-Dimethyl-2,4-dibromobenzenamine; 2,4-Dibromo-3,6-dimethyl-phenylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromo-3,6-Dimethylaniline is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for sensitive synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (typically by HPLC), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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