Description

3,5-Dimethylphenylmagnesium Bromide is a versatile organometallic reagent widely used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its critical role in forming carbon-carbon bonds, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Precursor for creating functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Essential reagent in Kumada, Negishi, and other transition metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution: Facilitates the introduction of the 3,5-dimethylphenyl group into various electrophilic substrates.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and advanced fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethylphenylmagnesium Bromide
CAS No.	34696-73-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9BrMg
Molecular Weight	209.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, bromo(3,5-dimethylphenyl)-; (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)magnesium bromide; 3,5-Xylylmagnesium bromide; m-Xylylmagnesium bromide; 1-Bromo-3,5-dimethylbenzene magnesium derivative; Grignard reagent, 3,5-dimethylphenyl-; 3,5-Dimethylphenyl Grignard reagent
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethylphenylmagnesium Bromide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including titration for Grignard concentration and GC analysis for purity and solvent content, to ensure consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the reagent must be handled in a moisture-free environment and used promptly after opening to maintain optimal reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to light yellow solution
Concentration (in THF or Ether)	0.5 M - 2.0 M (Custom concentrations available)
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 100 ppm

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