Description

1,5-Dibromo-3-(tert-Butyl)-2-Methoxybenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional brominated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a sterically hindered, halogenated core that enables precise molecular construction in complex chemical processes. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection chemicals, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory chemistry in university laboratories and corporate R&D centers focused on innovative molecule design.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromo-3-(tert-Butyl)-2-Methoxybenzene
CAS No.	31918-99-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14Br2O
Molecular Weight	322.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-tert-Butyl-2,6-dibromoanisole; 2,6-Dibromo-3-tert-butylanisole; 1,5-Dibromo-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzene; 2-Methoxy-3-tert-butyl-1,5-dibromobenzene; Benzene, 1,5-dibromo-3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-methoxy-; 3-(tert-Butyl)-2,6-dibromoanisole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromo-3-(tert-Butyl)-2-Methoxybenzene 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.