Description

1,2,3,4-Tetrabromo-5,6-Dimethoxybenzene is a high-purity, multi-brominated aromatic compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in specialized organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a highly functionalized, electron-deficient benzene core, enabling the development of complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require precise bromination for building blocks or active components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromine atoms and methoxy groups contribute to biological activity and stability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor or dopant material in the manufacture of electron-transport or host materials for high-performance display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, leveraging the steric and electronic influence of the bromine substituents.
• Flame Retardant Research: Acts as a model compound or additive in the development of next-generation, brominated flame retardants for polymers and textiles.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemists exploring cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and other transformative chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Tetrabromo-5,6-Dimethoxybenzene
CAS No.	26884-57-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6Br4O2
Molecular Weight	485.75 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrabromobenzene; Tetrabromodimethoxybenzene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrabromo-5,6-bis(methyloxy)benzene; Benzene, 1,2,3,4-tetrabromo-5,6-dimethoxy-; NSC 403104
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Tetrabromo-5,6-Dimethoxybenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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