Description

1-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylbenzene is a versatile and highly reactive brominated aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the presence of two distinct bromine substituents, which offer excellent sites for selective functionalization via cross-coupling and substitution reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable precursor for developing active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized benzyl or aryl bromide moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An essential substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	27561-51-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8Br2
Molecular Weight	263.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1,4-bis(bromomethyl)benzene; 4-Bromo-2-methylbenzyl bromide; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)-2-methylbenzene; alpha,4-Dibromo-2-methyltoluene; 2-Methyl-alpha,4-dibromotoluene; 4-Bromo-2-methylbenzyl bromide; 2-Methyl-1,4-phenylenebis(methylene) dibromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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