Description

3-Bromo-4,6-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-Dione is a specialized brominated quinone derivative, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it particularly useful for introducing specific functional groups and for applications requiring controlled reactivity. This compound is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, as well as industrial chemists, working in the fields of pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring brominated quinone motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymeric materials with specific electronic or thermal properties.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential use in organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or charge-transport layers, due to its quinone-based redox activity.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Utilized as a standard or reagent in methodological studies involving bromination, oxidation, or cycloaddition reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Bromo-4,6-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-Dione
CAS No.	27807-90-5
Molecular Formula	C14H21BrO2
Molecular Weight	301.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4,6-di-tert-butyl-o-benzoquinone; 3-Bromo-4,6-di-tert-butyl-1,2-benzoquinone; 3-Bromo-4,6-di-t-butyl-o-quinone; 3-Bromo-4,6-bis(tert-butyl)cyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione; 3-Br-4,6-DTBBQ; Brominated DTBBQ; 3-Bromo-4,6-di-tert-butylbenzene-1,2-dione
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-4,6-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-Dione adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 area at a controlled 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 to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.