Description

5-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-Dichlorobenzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its multi-functional structure, featuring bromine and chlorine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for creating libraries of bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to its reactive bromine sites.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of complex ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules or probes for studying biological pathways and target identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-Dichlorobenzene
CAS No.	274671-76-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4Br2Cl2
Molecular Weight	338.82 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloro-5-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzene; 2-Bromomethyl-1,3-dichloro-5-bromobenzene; 5-Bromo-1,3-dichloro-2-(bromomethyl)benzene; Benzene, 5-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-1,3-dichloro-; 2-(Bromomethyl)-5-bromo-1,3-dichlorobenzene; 1,3-Dichloro-2-(bromomethyl)-5-bromobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3-Dichlorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each 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 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound 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.