Description

1-Bromo-2,3,5-Trimethylbenzene is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogen site on a sterically defined, multi-substituted benzene ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a bromine atom is needed for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trimethylbenzene backbone contributes to specific biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where the bromine functionality allows for controlled polymerization or derivatization.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring a specific bromoarene structure.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Bromo-2,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
CAS No.	31053-99-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11Br
Molecular Weight	199.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5-Trimethylbromobenzene; 2-Bromo-1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene; 2,3,5-Trimethylphenyl Bromide; Bromomesitylene (specific isomer); 1-Bromo-2,3,5-trimethyl-benzene; (2,3,5-Trimethylphenyl)bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2,3,5-Trimethylbenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring stringent material traceability and reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.3 g/mL

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